Abstract:
Purposes of this study was for study guidelines for ecotourism management in Doi Phaklong National Park, Phrae Province, Thailand were 1) To analyze context of ecotourism management in Doi Phaklong National Park, Phrae Province, Thailand. This purpose is a qualitative research using structured interview. Sample group of the purpose 1 were 4 persons from government and 4 persons from 2 communities. There are 9 issues call 5AEco, Consist of Attraction, Amenities, Activities, Accommodation, Area, Management Process and Participate. 2) Tourists opinion for ecotourism management in Doi Phaklong National Park, Phrae Province, Thailand. This study consist of quantitative research using questionnaires. Sample group of this purpose got by collecting data from 400 persons of Thai tourist. The results were as follows; 1) Tourists opinions about attraction, overall ratings were good 2) Tourists opinions about amenities, overall ratings were good 3) Tourists opinions about accessibility, overall ratings were good 4) Tourists opinions about activity, overall ratings were good. And 5) Tourists opinions about accommodation, overall ratings were good. In summary, the overall ratings were good. And The last purpose, 3. To offer guidelines for ecotourism management in Doi Phaklong National Park, Phrae Province, Thailand. This last study is a qualitative research using focus group. Sample group of the purpose 3 were 4 persons from government and another 4 persons from 2 communities.