Management of World Heritage by the participation of the clergy and the people for The Buddhist tourism

Abstract

The research on World Heritage management with the participation of monks and people for Buddhist tourism has 3 objectives: (1) to study the process of world heritage management on cultural aspects of monks and people of Sukhothai Province (2) to To study the cooperative network management of monks and people in the World Heritage Area, Sukhothai Province (3) to analyze the management of world heritage sites with the participation of monks and people for Buddhist tourism. Research Methodology Mixed Method Research using Explanatory Design to provide research on "World Heritage management with the participation of monks and people for Buddhist tourism" is comprehensive. Suitable for further development

Results of the Research

                 1) Sukhothai Historical Park The historic site within the city walls was the centerof the kingdom's political and administrative politics. Sukhothai has 63 archaeological sites, namely Wat Mahathat. Located in the city center According to ancient Indian beliefs about the universe There is also a castle hill. Which is the area King Mongkut's head found the 1st main stone inscription at Wat Si Sawai located on the south side of Wat Mahathat. Is an ancient Khmer art monument The idol has been found. Shiva Ling and Yuan Dynasty Chinese wares It is believed that it used to be a temple before it was converted to a Buddhist temple. Wat Sa Si is an ancient place that has Beautiful because it is located in the middle of a large pond called Traphang Kuan. The important things of the temple are the round chedi, the temple and the water chapel. In addition, there are Wat Chana Songkhram, Wat Traphang Thong, Kamphaeng Muang and the city moat, etc.The archaeological site outside the city walls There are as many as 146 important archaeological sites such as Wat Si Chum, located northeast of the city wall. What is important is that Phra Achana is enshrined in Phra Achana building, a large sitting Buddha image. Which appears in the first stone inscription for the current one has been restored in 1953-1956, Wat Phra Phai Luang. Is an ancient archaeological site One of the best There is art in the form of the early days of Sukhothai. Sangkhalok kiln Which chinaware Is the pottery produced in the Sukhothai period There are production in both Si Satchanalai and Sukhothai. Have been exported to sell Also abroad, such as Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.

                 2) Study of tourist network management, World Heritage city, Sukhothai Historical Park The research team has studied From the stakeholders of various agencies in the world heritage area Through in-depth interviews and small group discussions about the managerial readiness of those in charge. By using 5 A indicators as a framework for the study Which consists of 1. the attractiveness of Attractions (Attraction) 2. Accessibility 3. Facilitation (Amenity) 4. Activities to promote tourism (Activity) 5. Accommodation (Accommodation)

                 3) Analysis of the management of World Heritage sites with the participation of monks and people for Buddhist tourism. The study of the World Heritage Site of Sukhothai Historical Park found that Management of tourism activities in the historical park area World heritage city to cause Most of the tourism promotion potential is in the management of festival-related activities. Various traditions of the area such as Songkran Festival, Loi Krathong Festival, Buddhist Lent, or activities on important religious days, such as the candles on the important day of Buddhism like Vesak. As for other activities In addition to this, such as education-related activities lacking a theme of activity, especially the big theme activities. Historical Park in Sukhothai area has built an open-air theater which is in the process of planning management. Has organized an activity to give alms to monks Which is not regularly organized, but is an event (Event) on important occasions However, the job These events continued to grow in popularity. Sukhothai received the Outstanding Destination Award (Destinations Award) and plans to operate the route (route) tourism that coordinates and builds cooperation with neighbors. Which if there is an ongoing event Having a topic or subject (Theme) and good coordination, it would build the capacity of tourism management in the World Heritage city, and there should be cooperation between the government. Private and local people to create Tourist activities that are appropriate and do not affect lifestyle conditions. In this regard, in the Sukhothai-Si Satchanalai area, both public and private sectors such as Bangkok Airways Company Limited. In the past, there was an elephant event or learning activities on the ways of life of the people in the integrated rice fields to attract more tourists attention to the area.