Khmer temples of Northeast Thailand : a proposed plan for tourism development
Year: 2007
Type: dataset
Abstract: This research is aimed at studing the Khmer temples of
Northeast Thailand in order to propose a plan for tourism
development. Seven Khmer temple sites were chosen, located in
four provinces in the northeastern area of Thailand. These include
Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin and Si Sa Ket Provinces; and
the temple sites of Prasat Phimai, Prasat Phanom Rung, Prasat
Mueang Tam, Prasat Ta Muean Group, Prasat Si Khoraphum,
Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai and Prasat Phra Wihan.
From this study, the researcher attempted to use the
concept of cultural tourism as a key in the conservation of the
value and significance of the architectural heritage and cultural
landscape of Khmer sites. The cultural tourism approach also
attempts to take into account both tangible and intangible values
surrounding the sites for sustainable tourism.
The objective of the study is to promote the significance of
Thailand’s Khmer sites with a view to improving accessibility for
visitors. The aim is to provide the local community a well
managed interpretation and conservation program for each
important site and highlight their unique characteristics in a way
that will help preserve them for future generations. A further aim
of this study is to better present the Khmer sites of Northeast
Thailand as part of a cultural panorama and to create a
management plan for cultural tourism and sustainable tourism
development. The study also accentuates a program of
conservation enlisting local communities and the tourism industry
to promote site protection and a better understanding of cultural
heritage.
In terms of tourism, the information derived from this
research will be used to develop an appropriate management
program that is best suitable to visitors, with the purpose of
facilitating their ability and opportunity to discover new
knowledge about Khmer arts and culture in Thailand. This will
help visitors to develop a better understanding and appreciation.
Furthermore, this research can also help find solutions to some of
the existing problems among visitors to Thailand and the affect
they have on local residents by fostering improved cooperation
Assist.Prof.Dr.Thirachaya Maneenetr
Khmer Temples of Northeast Thailand:
A Proposed Plan for Tourism Development
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among all involved stakeholders i.e. local authorities, central
government agents, local residents and visitors, in order to manage
the local cultural heritage appropriately for its sustainable
existence throughout subsequent generations.
Source: NRCT Data Center
Author: Thirachaya Maneenetr
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1905135397