Survey of Health Tourism Places as a Guideline in Arranging Tourism Routes in Khao Khitchakut District, Chanthaburi Province

Abstract

This research aimed to explore health tourism sites and to organize tourism routes of Khao Khitchakut district, Chanthaburi province. This is qualitative research using research papers in conjunction with in-depth interviews and focus group, there are 20 participants by purposive sampling method, analyzing data by content analysis to group health tourism places. Compare information to offer health travel programs and verify the accuracy of information with triangulation technique. Organize the route by using the Google Maps app to show the routes, distances, and directions used to travel to attractions in 5 sub-districts of the Khao Khichakut district. The results showed that Khao Khitchakut has 18 attractions: 7 natural attractions, 9 religious and cultural attractions, and 2 agricultural attractions. Proposed a guideline for tourism activities in Khao Khitchakut district by simulating the organization of tourism programs into 2 programs supporting a few weekends: 1) the schedule of tourism of 3 sub-districts, namely Chak Thai, Pluang, and Takien Tong 3 days 2 nights and 2) the tour schedule of 2 sub-districts, namely Klong Plu and Chantaklem, 2 days 1 night. In each program, activities are displayed, service time, cost estimate, and the route used for each activity to allow interested tourists to inquire, plan a trip or estimate their own expenses.