AN ANALYSIS OF ECOTOURISM STUDIES IN THAILAND
Keywords:
Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, ThailandAbstract
Ecotourism has emerged as a key foundation of sustainable tourism development. During the past decades, the studies of ecotourism in Thailand have increased considerably. Yet, proper guidelines and research directions for ecotourism research in Thailand are still limited. The purpose of this study is to survey ecotourism studies in Thailand during the past decade (2004 - 2014) in order for further direction of ecotourism research in Thailand. The study examines 228 ecotourism-related studies. Most studies were undertaken in the areas of ecotourism and local development, ecotourism in natural areas, and ecotourism conservation. Suggestions are given for ecotourism research direction in Thailand, particularly in the area of limited knowledge and unexplored research areas.
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