Authenticity in the Management of the Cultural Lanscape of Song Wat Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok, for Cultural Turism

Abstract

This study on authenticity in the management of the cultural landscape of Song Wat Road, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok, for cultural tourism aims to examine the development and characteristics of the cultural landscape in the Song Wat Road area. The research employs documentary research methods through the collection and analysis of relevant documents, academic articles, development plans, community maps, historical photographs, and various databases, under the conceptual framework of cultural landscape management and authenticity.

The findings reveal that the cultural landscape of Song Wat Road has evolved in relation to commercial activities, the settlement of Chinese communities, and changes in urban structure over different periods. As a result, the area reflects significant historical, social, and cultural values in both tangible and intangible dimensions. Furthermore, the management of the cultural landscape for tourism purposes should emphasize the preservation of the area’s authenticity alongside community participation, in order to achieve a balance between conservation and sustainable development and to promote Song Wat Road as a distinctive cultural tourism destination.