Development of Ecotourism in Identity and the Ways of Community at Tumbol Weing Tan area, Hang Chat District, Lampang Province

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the potential of ecotourism destinations based on community identity and ways of life. In the area of Wiang Tan subdistrict Hang Chat District, Lampang Province and to develop ecotourism according to community identity and way of life. In the area of Wiang Tan subdistrict Hang Chat District, Lampang Province. This research used mixed methods to Quantitative Analysis and Qualitative Analysis using tools consisting of assessment form, project-based interview form. And group discussion to reach a conclusion in presenting it as an ecotourism community based on community identity and way of life. On the creative economy By analyzing basic statistical data. And classified according to data groups (Content Analysis) obtained from focus group discussions

The results of the research found that the development of ecotourism according to community identity and way of life in Wiang Tan Subdistrict area. Hang Chat District, Lampang Province. Most of the community's area is a complex of mountains and is a national reserved forest. There are places that are historical indicators that have been passed down for a long time, such as ancient sites, religious sites, and at present there are no community ecotourism products. As for the study of the guidelines for developing ecotourism according to the identity and way of life of the community in the Wiang Tan Subdistrict area, it was found that the ecotourism destinations in the Wiang Tan Subdistrict area have access to tourist