Abstract:
This study aims to facilitate the guideline of homestay development for Agro-tourism in Nanglae municipal district, Mueang district, Chiangrai province. Structured interview guides were employed to 19 government officers and headmen of the communities of Nanglae municipal district, 10 locals who are interested in homestay development in Ban Nanglae village, and 6 locals from Ban Pasang Wiwat village, Mueang district, Chiangrai province for data collection. Content analysis and descriptive analysis were employed for data analysis.
The study revealed the guideline of homestay development for Agro-tourism in Nanglae municipal district, Mueang district, Chiangrai province, shall be as follows: (1) Accommodation. Providing appropriated zoning of facilities, hygiene and airy atmosphere; (2) Food & Nutrition. Focusing on hygiene and using local raw materials in cooking; (3) Security. Providing the first aid service, security system and security guard and effective communication device in case of emergency; (4) Hospitality. Welcoming and creating familiarity and exchanging culture and local way of life; (5) Guiding. Promoting people participation in guiding and good understanding on tourism resources; (6) Resource and Environment. Facilitating attractions linkage, codes of conduct and regulations of tourism resource utilization and conservation; (7) Culture. Conservation of local traditions and cultures; (8) Alternative income and related locals business. Promoting local-natural products; (9) Administration of Homestay Committees. Promoting people participation on homestay administration under the clear-cut guideline of practice and: (10) Public Relation. Facilitating marketing /promotion channels directly to the targeted customers.