THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM ROUTES BASED ON COMMUNITY CULTURE IN LOEI PROVINCE

Authors

  • Nitta Roonkaseam Phranakhon Rajabhat Universityมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏพระนคร https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8631-5868
  • Narongsak Jukrkorn 1Economics Program, Faculty of Management Science, Phranakhon Rajaphat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Preeya Sompuet 8Communication Arts Program, Faculty of Management Science, Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Nisararat Wilailuk 8Communication Arts Program, Faculty of Management Science, Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Sirimon Puengsangwal 8Communication Arts Program, Faculty of Management Science, Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Pratchaya Tongchum Communication Arts Program, Faculty of Management Science, Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Apisak Koograsang 6Hotel and Tourism Program, Faculty of Management Science, Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Hassaporn Thongdaeng Faculty of Communication Arts, Sukhothai Open University, Nonthaburi, Thailand

Keywords:

Development of Tourism Routes, Community Culture, Loei Province

Abstract

The research on the development of tourism routes based on community culture in Loei Province is aimed to develop tourism routes and activities based on community culture in Loei Province. The qualitative research method includes documentary analysis, focus group discussion, and community forums with the travel agent Na Aor community and Saeng Pha community.

The development of tourism routes based on community culture in Loei province can develop in two routes. Which are (1) The way of life along the Mekong River (Na Aor, Lan Xang Cultural Way) featured an old wooden house, Tai Loei architecture, and learning about Tai Lei people's way of life through the wisdom of Ban Na Or architecture. And (2) indigenous culture routes (Faith Way of Saeng Pha) are featured at Wat Pho Chai, a 400-year-old temple and a center of faith in the community. Also, exciting culture and tradition are the flower parade that reflects the dedication and Buddhist teachings.

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Published

2021-05-25

How to Cite

Roonkaseam, N., Jukrkorn, N., Sompuet, P., Wilailuk, N., Puengsangwal, S., Tongchum, P., Koograsang, A., & Thongdaeng, H. (2021). THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM ROUTES BASED ON COMMUNITY CULTURE IN LOEI PROVINCE. Academic Journal Phranakhon Rajabhat University, 12(1), 139–150. Retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJPU/article/view/245971

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บทความวิจัย (Research Article)