The communities participation in th development sustainable tourism to Rai Kareang rice in Dan Chang District, Supanburi Province Communities Participation in the Development Sustainable Tourism to Kareang Rice in Dan-Chang District, Suphanburi Province

Abstract

This research is concerned with three main objectives as 1) to study the content and the culture of Ka-Reang Rice, 2) to develop the tourism activities by creating the participatory approach and 3) to develop a sustainable tourism model by using Ka-Reang Rice and use the study method as conceptual documents and Grounded Theory and collect the data by Participant Observation, In-depth Interview, Participation Action Meeting, and Focus Group with associated network partners to verify the information by using Trianglulation Technique and Content Analysis Method and presented by Descriptive Approach.

The research result indicated that Ka-Reang people from Ta Pheng Ki Village have the way of life, belief and rituals about “Rice” a symbol of abundance of livelihood to create and participate to the wisdom process of rice cultivation which is Ka-Reang culture to cultivate rice with non-chemical and safe. For the important rituals about rice is called as “Kwan Khow” New Marit Making and attend worship at Chulamanee Relics, etc. These two cultures will encourage the tourism to participate according to the 12 months Farm Rice calendar. This strategy can help to develop a sustainable tourism by using these three elements as 1) the participation and job distribution to Ka-Reang people for their responsible, 2) Tourism Management such as accommodation, food, tourism activities and transportation including welcoming reception and selling souvenir products and, 3) Traditional rice conservation.