Guidance for Using and Development Open Spaces to Accommodate Cultural Tourism for Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat Cheliang, Si Satchanalai, Sukhothai

Abstract

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat Cheliang (Wat Phra Prang) is a place to historical tourist that still remains as a Buddhist religious site. It is part of Si Satchanalai Historical Park has been transferred unique architectural and fine arts. Its identity of Thai culture that is a major tourist attraction of Sukhothai and Thailand. The researcher aims to study and analysis the potential of living space. Activities in public spaces and proposed for the development of open spaces for cultural tourism within the temple by surveying and scoping the area into the layout and assessing the interviews with a group of 3 community leaders, 9 monks, 5 temple administrators, and asking for the needs of 100 people and 100 tourists.

The results showed that the Guidance for using and development open spaces for cultural tourism appropriate for the context of the temple and the community in 3 positions, as follows: 1) The northbound open area is approximately 23,000 m². 2) The westbound open area is approximately 7,000 m². 3) The southeast open area is approximately 8,900 m². There is a way to connect with the community, see the archaeological site, and have a different view of the unique place. It is mostly in the three communities and tourists. Choose the most open north side area due to the wide-area next to the river, easy access from the community. The most connected to the Buddhist area. The area is suitable for public relations, and the layout of the monastery property that is public areas should be managed in an appropriate way of using the space for modern tourism styles and not interfere with the private space within the temple in accordance with the Principles of Suppaya 7, such as the development of traffic. Learning awareness area, relaxation area, community activities area, etc.