Abstract:
In this independent study, the objective is to study the market opportunities of the spa business with mineral water in Mueang Chiang Rai district Chiang Rai province to understand and design the marketing strategy appropriately. The study was conducted on a sample of the population living in Mueang Chiang Rai district Chiang Rai province. The study was conducted using 400 questionnaires developed by the researcher. The data were analyzed by computer program by the percentage, average and standard deviation. The results are summarized as follows.
The study found that the samples are mostly female, age between 31-40 years old, most are single, most of them had bachelor degree. Employed by private companies. The average monthly income is between 25,001-35,000 baht. The most respondents had a primary purpose of accessing spa services to relieve body aches. And most people who affect the choice of spa are self. The average cost is 501-1,000 baht per time. The style of the spa is like most of the focus is natural. Frequency of access to the service is mostly 1-2 times a month. They are using in small groups of 2-3 people. Most of the spa products are selected for their value and effectiveness. The majority of the sample will choose the spa. Most of the samples will find information about the spa from the Internet. And most of the mineral powder or soaked onsen. Most of the samples prefer to use hot mineral water from hot springs.
In terms of strategy, from the strengths - weaknesses of the business. The strength is that the place is close to the mineral springs of natural hot springs. There are many local personnel. Opportunity from the government to help support. And there is a long-term national policy that promotes. But there are weaknesses to the health business. This requires strict standards of supervision. And there are competitors is the Thai massage in the area and local hot springs. The obstacles of travel and not enough parking that most people use private cars.