Guidelines for developing tourist attractions in Chet Sao Noi Waterfall National Park, Muak Lek Subdistrict Muak Lek District Saraburi Province.

Abstract

This research aimed to study 1) tourist satisfaction towards Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park, 2) tourist needs for tourism development in Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park, and 3) guidelines for tourism development in Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park. The research used a mixed-method research. The sample group was 400 Thai tourists who traveled to Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park in 2023. The method of sampling was used and 6 key informants were selected using questionnaires and interviews as data collection tools. Statistics used in data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the study found that tourists were highly satisfied overall in all aspects, including services and transportation systems, services within Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park, and waste management systems, services, and shops.

Tourist needs for tourism development in Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park are overall at a high level in all aspects, including waste management system, service, shops, service and transportation system, and service within Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park.

            The development guidelines for tourist attractions in Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park focus on solving problems in area management and services that meet the needs of tourists by proposing to increase parking areas, advance booking systems, and promoting waste separation from the beginning, including managing the number of tourists per day and developing quality products in the area, as well as increasing conveniences such as clean restrooms, resting areas, and clear signage to create a good experience and promote sustainability in the long term.