CULTURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF MONASTERIES IN NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to analyze the general condition. composition and presentation of the development of cultural attractions of monasteries in Nonthaburi Province. Research methodology was the mixed methods. The qualitative research collected data by in-depth interviewing 17 key informants and 10 participants in focus group discussion Data were analyzed by descriptive interpretation. The quantitative research collected data from randomized 384 samples. The statistics used in the data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation.

The results showed that 1. The general condition of the development of cultural tourist attractions were that:  Strengths aspect;  Temples or monasteries were being ready to be developed into many tourist attractions, Weakness aspect; Lack of personnel with specialized knowledge and ability. Opportunities aspect: Provincial tourism promotion associations supported the activities, Threats aspect; There were no specific agency to take responsibility of the case. 2. Elements of the development of cultural tourist attractions of monasteries in Nonthaburi Province, by overall, was at a high level ( =4.08).  3. Cultural tourism development. of the monasteries in Nonthaburi Province, including the development of tourist attractions showing the Buddhist history and develop travel to tourist attractions to be comfortable, develop basic facilities to be complete. There were facilities for disabled people. There was widespread publicity. There were sacred objects and important places.