Community Participation on Community based Tourism Logistics Management: A Case Study of Ban Wang Khon, Moo 11, Pho Chon Kai Subdistrict, Bang Rachan District, Sing Buri Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) examine the context and potential of community based tourism logistics management in Ban Wang Khon, Moo 11, Pho Chon Kai sub-district, Bang Rachan district, Sing Buri province, and 2) develop the tourism linkage routes from Ban Wang Khon community identity to other tourist attractions in Sing Buri province. Research samples consisted of community leaders, local philosophers, tourists, and stakeholder representatives from public and private sectors. This study was a qualitative research with Participatory Action Research (PAR). Research instruments were an in-depth interview and focus group. Qualitative data was analyzed in terms of content analysis.

Research findings demonstrated that the potential of community based tourism logistics management in Ban Wang Khon, Moo 11, Pho Chon Kai sub-district, Bang Rachan district was in high level. Community leaders and people participated tourism activities and decision-making. They were trained by Provincial Community Development Office of Sing Buri, especially in the topics of Community Tourism Otop Nawat Witee. They had a very good cooperation. Moreover, they intended to produce and develop community products from their wisdom. They wanted to make income from the community based tourism and preserve culture, traditions, and local lifestyles.  In addition, the tourism linkage routes from Ban Wang Khon community identity to other tourist attractions in Sing Buri province could be seen in Mae La Maha Rachanuson Park,  Noi River kilns,  In Buri National Museum, Wat Phra Non Jaksi, Bang Rachan Heroes Monument, Wat Pikunthong, Wat Pho Kao Ton, and Wat Amphawan.