Abstract:
The objectives of this research are to investigate Thai tourist behaviors, the
influence on those behaviors, and the ways to manage tourism here. The studied area
is Tak’s Muang District which includes natural, historical and cultural attractions. The
sample group was 300, 15 years old and above, Thai tourists who visited Muang
District, Tak Province. The instruments for research were a questionnaire and data was
analyzed by SPSS program and the statistical analysis used of percentage, mean,
standard deviation, and One way analysis of variance.
It was found that most samples had moderately good behavior. Factors that effect
behavior of Thai tourists found to be statistically significant were age, income per
month, expense per month, occupation, type of accommodation, revisit, and
knowledge of tourist attractions (Taksin Maharat National Park, Lan Sang National
Park, Trok Ban Chin, Wat Si Talaram, Wat Khao Tham, Wat Doi Khaokeaw, Wat
Mani Banphot, King Taksin the Great Shrine, Lak Muang Shrine).
The recommendation of the ways to manage tourism in Muang District, Tak
Province are that more public relations should be given to some tour sites, especially
places that are not well known such as the many interesting temples. In natural
attractions especially Taksin Maharat National Park, nature conservation should be
maintained as long as possible. And precious heritages such as Loi Krathong Sai
festival should be preserved