Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to investigate trends in the behavior of tourists in the eastern region who want to purchase craft beer. The study adopts a quantitative research approach, with questionnaires used to collect data from 400 tourists in the eastern region. Statistical analyses include percentage distribution, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing utilizing statistics which include independent sample t-test and F-test along with One-way analysis of variance : ANOVA. The results of personal data analysis indicated that 50.00 percent of tourists are male, 43.50 percent are between 20-30 years old, 57.30 percent are single, 37.80 percent are business employees, and have an monthly income of more than 50,001 Baht up to 51.00 percent. The hypothesis testing results indicated that personal variables such as gender, age, status, occupation, and income of tourists in the eastern region are different. It has a considerable impact on the trend of craft beer consumption decision-making behavior at the 0.05 level. Data analysis on the marketing mix revealed that respondents identified factors influencing purchasing decisions of foreign tourists in the Eastern Region. Marketing promotion ranked highest, followed by product distribution channels and pricing. Furthermore, the analysis of consumer behavior impacting the buying trends of craft beer among foreign tourists in the region indicates high importance placed on satisfaction levels.