Assessing tourism potential in Khon Kaen, Thailand : institutional and policy analysis
- Pathum Thani : Asian Institute of Technology, 2013
- 105 p. : ill., map, charts
- Thesis ; no. RD-13-18 .
- Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. RD-13-18 .
A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mater of Science inRegional and Rural Development Planning
Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2013
The research is focus on the evaluation and assessing of tourism in additionthe relationship between tourism and economic growth in Khon Kaen Province. Furthermore to analyze the current Policy of Tourist in Khon Kaen. Therefore speak about Tourism in Thailand which is leading tourist destinations in the region since it embraces rich cultures and traditions, tropical climate and famous hospitality. Henceis talk about biodiversity regarding tourism activities which is offer to the visitors and foreigners where is extends from a delight a seashore and the activities that can develop in the beach tourism, until feel the experience and the adrenaline to climb the highest mountain in the north part of Thailand. Furthermoreis one of many activities of this country offer. Despite the great importance of Thai tourism industry in Thai economy since it accounts for millions of job, there is no previous study exploring the effect oftourism sector on economic expansion in Thai context and exist lack of information of this sector and also was one of the limitation which obtained in the field to request information to the competent authorities of the province of Khon Kaen becausethe information is not updated. Moreoverthe research study and explorethe relationship between tourism development and economic growth in the Northeastern of the Region of Thailand specifically in Khon Kaen Province which is the study area.The researchers argue that tourism development not only stimulates the growth of the industry, but also triggers overall economic growth. As a result, most developing countries use promoting the tourism industry as an important economic development strategy to enhance economic growth. Therefore, there are some previous studies focused on examining the relationship between tourism development and economic growth in various countries.This study focuseson examining the potential of Tourismin Khon Kaen and the economic growth. The specific research is whether regime changes have broken down the stability of relationship between tourism development and real GDP in Khon Kaen.The major contribution of this research is its furthering of the understanding of the both the positive and negative impacts of tourism. Is publicize the tourism potential that has Khon Kaen and evaluation of tourist policies through the experimental design based on the qualitative and quantitative assessment of the Khon Kaen's Tourist Policy by Friedman scale method, Rangestables and multiple comparisons ranks. Finally provide a recommendation to intensify and extend the Tourist activity in Khon Kaen Province