TY - JOUR AU - Khopolklang, Neunghathai AU - Kaewsanga, Kantapon PY - 2020/12/31 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Capabilities Development of Local Community for Creative Tourism, Chaing Khan, Loei JF - Journal of Thai Hospitality and Tourism JA - JTHT VL - 16 IS - 1 SE - Research Article DO - UR - https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tourismtaat/article/view/245295 SP - 12-25 AB - <p>           This research aims to study the satisfaction, needs, potential, roles, and obstacles, including finding ways to promote creative tourism in Chiang Khan, Loei. The research data were collected using 3 types of tools: questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and in-depth interviews. The quantitative data was analyzed by descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The qualitative data was analyzed by classification and grouping.</p><p>           The results showed that: 1) Most tourists came to Chiang Khan to eat local food and visit the popular tourist attractions such as Walking Street or Kang Kudkhu. 2) The overall tourists’ satisfaction was at a high level. 3) Local potential is abundant in resources which enable it to develop into a creative tourism attraction. 4) The Chiang Khan District Office has roles as the head of government agencies and is co-planning with the DASTA for 3 years. 5) The problems and obstacles are lacking personnel and budgets. 6) The knowledge of tourism and creative activities can be a guideline for the development of tourism in Chiang Khan to become a sustainable tourism destination.</p> ER -