Abstract:
The present study aims 1) to examine the marketing strategies for ecotourism of Kiriwong Village, Lansaka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 2) to investigate tourist behaviors, 3) to compare the marketing strategies with demographic information and tourist behaviors. This study was a quantitative research. Sample group included 400 tourists who have visited Kiriwong Villange, Lansaka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The level of confidence was 95%. A questionnaire was an instrument in this study. Statistics used in the analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA or f-test. The findings on comparison of marketing strategies for ecotourism of Kiriwong Village, Lansaka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and demographic information showed that there was no difference among age group, gender, marital status, income, educational background, and careers. There was also no difference the tourist behaviors (i.e. types of tourists, objectives of travel, and patterns of traveling) to be exposed to marketing strategies. However, servicescape (a marketing strategy) was found affecting on tourist behaviors. The scenery and environments should be preserved. Accommodation should be clean and safe. There should be more resting area for tourists. There should be a presentation on ecotourism. For tourist behavior, tourists commonly visit as a group and for good scenery. They aim to be here for pleasure and gain new life experience. More ecotourism activities should be provided.