THAI LAO PDR ON THE SILK ROAD OF THE MEKONG SUB-REGION AYUTTHAYA, NONG KHAI, VIENTIANE, LUANG PRABANG, BANGKOK

Abstract

The economic route of the the counntries in Mekong subregion had 6 components. 1) Transportation System 2) A common arts and culture 3) A similar way of life 4) High safety 5) Diversified natural resources 6) Low cost, which affected the decision for tourists to choose to travel on the Silk Road of the Mekong subregion. The reason why it was known as the Silk Road was because of its modern and connected transportation system encouraging the movement of more people. As a result, the exchange of arts and culture, goods and services through micro to macro trade routes took place. Countries in the Mekong Subregion, the majority of the population were Buddhisst, so the art and culture expressed to the international community was a Buddhist art, traditions and history linked to Buddhism on the Silk Road of the Mekong Subregion, Ayutthaya, Nong Khai, Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang, Bangkok.