ECO-TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION OF PEOPLE IN KOH CHANGTAI SUB-DISTRICT, KOH CHANG DISTRICT, TRAT PROVINCE

Abstract

This research 1. The purpose is to study and describe ecotourism and environmental communities Salak. Sub. Koh Chang Tai. Koh Chang, Trat. 2. To analyze and synthesize the various factors that promote ecotourism and environmental communities Salak. Sub. Koh Chang Tai. Koh Chang, Trat. 3. To seek and Buddhist principles. Religious applied in eco-tourism and environmental protection. And the result has been the community. Sub. Koh Chang Tai. Koh Chang, Trat. Participants include people who are knowledgeable in this regard as well, and last lived at least 30 years for both men and women by selected findings from the research first. : 3 people, totaling about 36 people and focus group of 10 people from those who live in this district. The instrument was interviewed individually. And a group discussion Environmental observation Biography notes A travel notes A preliminary survey of the area And an observer not involved, respectively. The research found that 1. Tourism as an economic benefit as income in the community. Create plenty to mangroves. Help hotbed marine species are stable and sustainable. The involvement of community causes network integration of conservation and water efficiency. 2. Factors promoting eco-tourism and environmental activities by distinctive and unique community activities such as hiking, bird-watching boat Firefly boat ride. Factors boosting night life to marine activities such as crab banking activities "and release hundreds of millions" have been donated crab eggs per 1 million to drop down to the sea to spawn. And blockading Salak for six months to rehabilitate mangrove forests to sustainable abundance. Promote tourism in the household, such as crafts, craft centers selling OTOP product (OTOP) is a distribution community to serve tourists. 3. The principles applied in ecotourism and environmentally effective. The monthly meeting unison to maintain the preservation of the spirit of community. Based on interviews and focus group discussions Ecotourism can see the reflection of the community and the environment Salak is distinctive and original condition of the community as well. This is in line with the sufficiency economy philosophy