The Economic Impact of the Asian-Pacific Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2023 on Sport Tourism in Thailand
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The research purpose was to study the economic impact of the Asian-Pacific Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2023, in Bangkok, Thailand. The study used a quantitative descriptive study with a survey design. A total of 400 participant surveys were generated (287 local participants and 113 non-local participants). The results show that Asian-Pacific Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2023 generate an economic impact up to 110,040,642.62 baht, which has a direct impact on economic sustainability and generates a huge turnover of money at the community and national levels. Apart from that, Asian-Pacific Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2023 also created new job opportunities, increasing household income. Asian-Pacific Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2023 has a positive economic impact on the people of Bangkok. The government should support event organizers of sport tourism activities with large participant numbers by allocating budgets and providing various conveniences. This assistance would make it easier for local organizers to arrange sports events and increase the variety of sport types available. It can also contribute to sustainable income generation for the country.
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