Safe Agro-Tourism Models in Kwan Phayao Lake Rim Communities

Abstract

The objectives of this investigation were to examine potentials of safe agro-tourist attractions in communities around Phayao Lake and to develop safe agro-tourism models for the communities. The research instruments for data collection included a guided interview, a potential assessment form, and focus group. The sample group and key informants were 120 farmers involved in safe agricultural practices, safe agricultural group leaders, community leaders, and community members interested in safe agriculture. The communities exclusively growing safe agricultural crops included 1) Dok Bua Self-Sufficiency Community in Tambon Ban Tun; 2) San Nong Khiaw Lotus Farming Group in Tambon Ban Tom; and Ban Tun Self-Sufficiency Crop Cultivation Network in Tambon Ban Tun, Muang District, Phayao Province.

              The research findings reveal that the highest scores (15.89) were on attractions, followed by accommodation capacity of tourist attractions (13.78), management (12.11), and services of agro-tourist attractions (6.83) respectively. From developing the safe agro-tourism models, it was found that two models were derived, namely a model to increase the value from tourism activities and a model to increase the value from processed products.