Assessment of Tourism Resource Potential at Buriram Province, Thailand

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to assess the resource potentials for tourism and potential tourist destinations in the province of Buriram, Thailand. Buriram province is located in the North-eastern part of Thailand, about 410 km northeast of Bangkok. Indicators and evaluative standards for resource potential assessment were determined, and altogether the total of 31 sites were assessed by a simple weighted score method, one of the popular methods for evaluating the potential of tourism sites. The total number of indicators used was 45. The results revealed that eight sites were categorized into the natural tourist destination, ten sites were the historical tourist destination, ten sites were the cultural tourist destination, and another three were the sport-recreational tourist destination. These three sport-recreational sites, known as I-Mobile Stadium, Chang International Circuit, and Play La Ploen Boutique Resort and Adventure Camp, were the latest attractions because there were built within the last five years, but consequently have become among the most popular tourist attractions in the area. The site assessment revealed that tourism sites in Buriram province had a potential overall score of 2.23 (moderate level) from the highest score of 3.00. Approximately 39% of the total tourism sites have higher potential. According to the analysis of sites and tourism activities, Buriram is highly suitable for the educational tour in historical and cultural sites, and sports destination.

Assessing elements of potential tourism resources in a historic city from host community and tourists’ viewpoints: A perspective from Iran

“…In a similar vein, Rezaei (2017), also indicates that tourism development in the historic center of Yazd has paid little or no attention to the requirements of the residents. Moreover, the results support the research findings of Nasa, Hassan (2016) who indicate security and low crime rates potentially lead to an increase in the attractiveness of a given destination. As the residents expressed, they feel more secure in the neighborhood after the inscription.…”

“…For this purpose, a questionnaire survey with tourists, private businesses and public sector institutions, as well as focus group discussion and key informant interviews with tourism entrepreneurs and a local government official, were carried out. Nasa and Hassan (2016) assessed potential tourism resources and potential tourist destinations in the province of Buriram, Thailand. For this purpose, indicators and evaluative standards were determined, and altogether a total of 31 sites were assessed using the weighted scoring method.…”

“…Finally, regarding "quality of information", Al Mamun and Mitra (2012), Bucurescu (2012), Neupane, Anup and Pant (2013), Nasa, Hassan (2016) and Yan, Gao and Zhang (2017) state that the availability of information could be considered as an important tourism resource. Hence, various types of information should be available to tourists before and after their arrival, such as the historical and cultural background of the area; the facilities and services available; transportation schedules; location of shopping, medical and postal facilities, consulates, embassies, latach zasoby turystyczne oceniało wielu badaczy (np.…”

“…A PErSPEctiVE FroM IrAn words, potential tourism resources can be identified as the capacity and capability of a destination to support tourism activities (Tanakanjana, Arunpraparut, Pongpattananurak, Nuampukdee, Chumsangsri, 2006;UNESCO, 2004). In this way, potential tourism resources can meet the demands of users, enhance satisfaction and improve the quality of the experience in the destination (Nasa, Hassan, 2016).…”

Assessment of Dapitan City’s Tourism Resources: Basis for the Development of Tourism Plan

“…That is why developed and developing countries are strategizing on how to maximize tourism potentials (Kisi, 2019) to attract large number of visitors who are willing to pour out their hard-earned money into the small, medium and large enterprises in the host countries. Basically, these appropriate and effective strategies can be developed by first assessing the tourism resources of the destination (Nasa & Hassan, 2016). The destination's tourism development is key to maintaining sustainable tourism and while some destinations do this very well, others (often developing countries), fail to recognise the importance of effective tourism development planning (Zhao, 2015).…”