The The Factors Effecting to Trekking Tourism in the Upper Northern Region 2 of Thailand

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Phuwanat Srithong
Prakobsiri Pakdeepinit
Warach Mathayomburuth
Phatpitta Sreesoompong

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This study is aims to identify the factors effecting of trekking tourism management in the upper northern region 2 of Thailand and the trekking tourist elements influencing trekking tourism management in the upper north 2 Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, and Nan. The samples used in the research came from officers from relates organization and private sectors include trekking tour operators and trekking guide. The trekking tourism community representatives consisted of 20 people. The research tool included the semi-structured interview based on the trekking standards use a chain of data collection methods. The information used to analyze the data are descriptive statistic. The study results showed that the factors of trekking tourism in the upper North 2 consist by 1) Trekking factors effecting in the area (Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan Provinces) and 2) the perception of trekking tourists to satisfaction of tourist needs

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