COMMUNITY POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRO-TOURISM : A CASE IN DAORUANG SUB-DISTRICT, SARABURI PROVINCE, THAILAND.

Nartsuda CHEMNASIRI

Abstract


This study aimed to develop community potential for sustainable agro-tourism by community participation and develop training manual for community potential development. It showed that there were already existed infrastructure and enough places for tourists but the people lacked of knowledge on tourism management. Hence, development potential of people in the community for tourism should be offered. It can be concluded that for sustainable tourism, economic growth together with conservation of local culture and environment with community participation and equitable distribution of income sharing should be considered. This small business will be developed to help people in the community earn more income and be self-reliance.

Keywords


community potential development; agro–tourism; sustainable tourism; community participation

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