Suitability Analysis for the Development of Coastal Sports Tourism in Nakhon Si Thammarat
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The coastal area of Nakhon Si Thammarat possesses diverse ecosystems, beautiful scenery and sufficient infrastructure for tourism, resulting in high potential for the development of sports tourism. Realizing that the development of coastal sports tourism both relies on and affects coastal ecosystems. This study aims to utilize the suitability analysis to determine the coastal areas suitable for the development of two coastal sport types which has been selected to be the case studies: beach volleyball and surfing.
The research found common criteria for analyzing coastal areas suitable for beach volleyball and surfing, which include 1) the size of the competition field and its surrounding area, 2) the slope of the competition field, 3) the surface of the competition field, 4) the strength of the sea breeze, 5) the access to the beach and 6) the access to medical facilities. The research also found the different criteria, which are 1) the direction of the wind and sun for beach volleyball, 2) the type of waves for surfing and 3) the bathymetric slope.
The results from the overlay analysis as specified by the above criteria reveal suitable areas for developing beach volleyball and surfing: 1) Khwaeng Phao Beach, 2) Khanom Beach, 3) Nai Phlao Beach,4) Thong Yang Bay, 5) Thung Sai Beach, 6) Sichon Beach and 7) Sao Phao-Thasala Beach. These areas feature 1) the sufficient width of the beach for the sports field and facilities, 2) the gentle slope of the beach, 3) the beach filled with sand, 4) the strength of the sea breeze that does not interfere with sports, 5) the convenient access from the road, 6) the convenient access to medical facilities, 7) the direction of the wind and sun that does not disturb players, 8) the wave type suitable for surfing, and 9) the bathymetric slope is low. The research finally recommends that further attention be paid to landscape and infrastructure planning in order to ensure sustainable development of these beaches for coastal sports tourism.
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