Pasit Chaisorn. Information management system through internet network for ecotourism extension of Sai Yok National Park, Kanchanaburi province. Master's Degree(Appropriate Technology for Resources and Environmental Development). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2007.
Information management system through internet network for ecotourism extension of Sai Yok National Park, Kanchanaburi province
Abstract:
This research aims to identify and develop an appropriate information system
for ecotourism extension through internet network in Sai Yok National Park,
Kanchanaburi province.
The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative
approaches. Data was gathered from documents, academic articles, research studies
and other sources in order to construct an ecotourism knowledge base. Also general
information on Sai Yok National Park was collected. The data was then evaluated by
the general public and experts using questionnaires and in-depth interviews method.
The information system was developed using System Development Life Cycle
(SDLC), HTML and PHP languages. Relational database management system was
constructed using MySQL.
The information management system for ecotourism extension of Sai Yok
National Park via an internet network consists of two parts, including the ecotourism
knowledge base and Sai Yok National Park information system. The first part
includes definitions, structure, components, management and activities with an
ecotourism approach. The second part consists of history and the unique tourist
attraction activities and facilities of Sai Yok National Park. An advantage of this study
was that the development of the system was based on Freeware and Open source
programs. It was accepted by the users of the network. Nearly 90% of users expressed
acceptance for the network and 17% of users had increased knowledge after exposure
to the network.