The Development of Peranakan Cultural Tourism Routes in The Old Town Area of Takua Pa, Phang Nga Province

Abstract

              Academic article on the development of Peranakan cultural tourism routes in the old town area of Takua Pa, Phang Nga province. The aims is to study Peranakan culture and to study the potential of tourism in the old town area of Takua Pa, for development Peranakan cultural tourism routes in the old town area of Takua Pa, Phang Nga Province. This review relevant literature, research and related documents. The methodology is to collect data with the following steps: 1. Review literature and collect knowledge about Peranakan culture. 2. Study Peranakan cultural tourist attraction from secondary documents. 3. Survey and informal observations about outstanding Peranakan culture. 4. Survey potential of Peranakan cultural tourism. 5. Storage and collect knowledge about potential of Peranakan cultural tourism. 6. Collect and provide instruction in Peranakan cultural tourism. Which the study found that the cultural route that is outstanding in 2 routes, such as; the first cultural route is “Charming of the old city, Tells the past story, The magical of Takua Pa.” And the second culture route is “Watch the old town, Appreciate the community, the simple way of life, Invite to learn culture, Attire Baba Dress, Tasting the ancient Toasor pastry, Check-in at Sri Takua Pa Walking Street.”  Which both routes have values and strengths in terms of culture, history, The way of life as simple people and full of interesting stories. The suggestions in the next time should study for the development of the Peranakan culture linkage path in the old town area of region and cluster, the mutual integration and tourism to links the region, and expand tourism of Thailand and region as well. Which is considered a great value to be able to develop the community to be interesting in tourism.