ASEAN Tourism Route Design Study Case Castle Khmer Route in the Northeast Lower North

Abstract

              This research project was of the three objectives, viz. (1) to explore the Khmer castle route in the lower Northeast, (2) to design an ASEAN tourism route in of Khmer castles in the lower Northeast; and (3) to introduce the ASEAN Tourism Study Tour in case of Khmer castles in the lower Northeast. This project is qualitative research with in-depth interview which analyzed logically details by induction and using explanatory sequential design with experienced travel experts in the ASEAN travel industry.

              Findings of the research study were as follow. The main significant casties Northeastern region prevail in Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, and Stisaket named as Phimai Historical Park, Phanom Roong Rock Castle, Mueng Tam Stone Castle, Ta Muen Castle, remains of low relicf of Pha Mo edacng clifts, cic. These castles are similar to Khmer castie of Wat Phu in Laos, and Angkbr Wat-Angkor Thom in Cambodia. The appropriate time for tourism is two days. ASEAN Study on Khmer Castles in Lower Northeastern of Thailand have been established as an ASEAN tourism route in the Northeastern region. Order to connect other aspects in relationship of Thailand and Cambodia, it is wise to locate down the road leading to Khmer casties as designed routes as follow. Prasat Hin Pimai Roong Prasat Hin Muong Tam Ta Mucn Thom Castle Pha Mo-adaong Wat Phra Phatthana, the tial participants should have learning about the castles and ASEAN history, arts, culture, career, economy, faith, ethnicity and community lifestyle.