Study of Strategic Tourism Cultural Sites for Development between Kingdom of Thailand and Cambodia

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the context of Prasat Ta Krabei in Bak Dai sub-district, Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province and to study the strategic tourism cultural sites for development between Kingdom of Thailand and Cambodia. The research was qualitative research which including surveying the area and studying the history document, and sharing of learning with peer assist. The population and sample were twenty-four people including two staffs from Tourism Authority of Thailand, two staffs from Subdistrict Administration Organization, two leaders from community, ten entrepreneurs, five soldiers, and three monks. The research instuments were survey form and interview form. The data analysis used descriptive statistics which were document and content analysis. The results found that the context of Prasat Ta Krabei was important and could developed to be tourism sites of economy, culture, religion and art exchange. Prasat Ta Krabei was located between Kingdom of Thailand and Cambodia. The study found that the Prasat had background and important history which was a heritage of the ancestors established. This point was the area of ​​relations and connections between two countries that need to accelerate development for the benefit for both countries. Beside, the study the strategic tourism cultural sites found that the Prasat could develop to be the model of cultural tourism and could be a part of promoting community development in economic exchanges. Moreover, could develop cultural exchanges between two countries which was organizing rituals for worshiping international temples. Because of the religious ceremonies being considered an important area interesting, attractive and developed to be a prominent feature in Surin Province. In conclusion, the development of tourism cultural sites will have income for communities and connecting good relations between the two kingdoms as well.