The Potential of Local Administrative Organizations in Promotion of Cultural Tourism Case Study of Wat Phu Kum Khao, Kham Phaung Sub - district, Pho Chai District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1. to study the potential of local government organizations in promoting cultural tourism sites, 2. to analyze the problems and obstacles in the potential of local government organizations in promoting cultural tourism sites, and 3. to suggest ways to solve problems and obstacles in the potential of local government organizations. local government to promote cultural tourism It is a qualitative research with research tools such as in-depth interviews with target groups. 1. Mayor 2. Chairman of the Municipal Council 3. Municipal Clerk 4. Municipal Officials 5. Citizens and 6. Tourists, a total of 22 people, then bring information collected from documents. Literature and interview forms were analyzed in a content analysis. The results of the study on the potential of local government organizations in promoting cultural attractions revealed that the demand of tourists will draw the potential of local government organizations into Participate and cultivate it for people in the community. It will operate by government agencies, both the government sector. and the private sector came down to discuss together on the part of supporting appropriate activities. In the development, whether it is to support the revitalization and conservation of arts and culture in the local area. Issues, problems and obstacles in the potential of local government organizations in promoting cultural tourist attractions. It was found that publicizing information sources has not reached as much as it should. The main reason is that tourists who come expect to receive merit. And the problems that are often found are activities in the form of information that will be displayed in different learning locations. The temple has not received as much attention from tourists as it should. And the issue of ways to solve problems and obstacles, the potential of local government organizations in promoting cultural tourism, it was found that local government organizations should hurry up to take care and let the staff of local government organizations. Come in to encourage people in the community or community leaders to participate. in development by creating facilities for tourists in order to support the place to meet the needs of tourists.