Abstract:
The objectives of this research were to study the context and the pattern
of agrotourism management in Tombon Bangruknoi, Nonthaburi province. This
study also explored the problems and obstacles to conduction agrotourism in this
area. The study was based on information collected from relevant documents,
observation of agrotourism participants, in-depth interviews and a focus group.
The study found that the agrotourism management in this area had both
weak and strong points. The weak points were a lack of information and lack of
directions to the agrotourism area. The strong points had 3 components: tourism
resources, tourism services and tourism marketing. It was found that in Tombon
Bangruknoi agrotourism management of resources was at a very good level,
tourism services was at a good level and the tourism marketing was only at a
fair level; requiring improvement.
The harmony of agrotourism, ecotourism and sustainable tourism needs
important components. In bangruknoi, of these components, tourism resources
were at a good level, management and community participation were at a fair
level, while tourist satisfaction and learning were not apparent.
This study recommends that more information about the agrotourism area in
Tombon Bangruknoi should be provided: to the public. The route to this area
should be improved and made safer. Moreover, local people should be an
important factor, herefore, they should be encouraged to participate more in
agrotourism activities.