Models of Success for Spa Business Operators in Bangkok and Its Vicinity

Main Article Content

Thanutsikarn Thanakitchanan
Thanasuwit Thabhiranrak
Uhsa Tevarattikal

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the success level of spa business operators in Bangkok and its vicinity. and 2) to study the success patterns of spa business operators in Bangkok and its vicinity by using a research method mixed It consisted of quantitative research and qualitative research. The quantitative research consisted of a sample group of spa service users in Bangkok and its vicinity. The sampling method was used by randomly dividing the population into districts: Bang Phai, Bang Bon, Bang Khae, Bangkok Noi. Bang Khun Thian District, Taweewattana District during July-December 2022, using the formula of Taro Yamane (1967, cited in Thanin Siljaru, 2006). From the calculation of the sample size, n was 384.16 samples. Therefore, the number of samples used in study with error allowance was 390 samples. The data were analyzed by structural equations. for qualitative research Use in-depth interviews with key informants, namely. A total of 10 entrepreneurs or representatives of spa business owners in Bangkok and its vicinity who have been registered for quality certification of spa establishments and health services issued by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Office, data were analyzed by content analysis. The research results revealed that 1) learning and growth, finance, stakeholders and internal management processes. The overall strategic leadership was at a high level. 2) High understanding. initiative having a vision. The overall organizational management was at a high level. 3) Command, control, coordination, organization and planning. The overall success of spa business operators was at a high level and 4) Strategic leadership had influence. The overall effect on the success of spa business operators in Bangkok and its vicinity was the most followed by organizational management and customer satisfaction respectively.

Article Details

Section
บทความวิจัย (Research Articles)

References

Artvichai, N. (2021). The relationship between leadership Strategic leadership with management according to The standard of nursing administration of the head of the nursing group according to the nurse's perception. community hospital profession Northeast. Journal of Systems Research and Development Polite, 4(1), 112-118. [In Thai]

Athavongsa, S. (2017). Characteristics of Entrepreneurship. and Characteristics of Business Affecting the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Thailand. Bangkok : Dhurakij Pundit University. [In Thai]

Boal, K. & Hooijberg, R. (2001). Strategic Leadership Research : Moving on. Leadership Quarterly, 11(2), 515-54.

Chantra, S. & Ngamsirijit, W. (2020, January-June). The Study of Key Success Factors of Wellness Tourism Service Business : Case of Spa Business. Journal of Thai Hospitality and Tourism, 15(1), 58-71. [In Thai]

Chatriwisit. R. et al. (2011). Leadership. Bangkok : Compact Print.

Chusri, W. & Lalitsasiwimol, V. (2020). Health Tourism : Competitiveness of Thailand. Journal of Narathiwat Rajanagarindra University Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, 7(2), 205-218. [In Thai]

Global Wellness Institute. (2020). Global Spa & Wellness Economy Monitor: Empowering Wellness Worldwide. [Online]. Available : http://gsws.sfwcdn.com/images/stories/gsws2014/pdf/GWI_Global_Spa_and_Wellness_Economy_Monitor_Full_Report_Final.pdf.pagespeed.ce [2023, January 11]. [In Thai]

Inounchot, I. & Charpavang, C. (2022, July-December). Structural Equation Modelling of Content Digital Marketing on Marketing Success of Retail Business and Service in Thailand. Burapha Journal of Business Management, Burapha University, 11(2), 95-110. [In Thai]

Intra, P. (2015). Success Model Operation Ethical Marketing of Spa Business, in the Bangkok area Academic. journal Phranakhon Rajabhat University Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(1), 184-196. [In Thai]

Invest Man. (2021). Massage and spa. [Online]. Available : https://www.facebook.com/longtunman/photos/a.113656345833649/ 1027739944425280/?type=3 [2022, February 25].

Lunkam, P. & Liangchan, R. (2021). Tourism and Hotel Business after COVID-19. [Online]. Available : https://www.krungsri.com/ getmedia/ab21638a-4089-4bb4bb8a62ba89d2c7da./RI_Future_of_Tourism_210121_EN.pdf.aspx [2022, February 25]. [In Thai]

Maharatsakul, P. (2017). Planning and Management Strategy. Bangkok : S. Asia Press (2989) Co., Ltd. [In Thai]

Naveekarn, S. (2015). Management and Organizational Behavior. Bangkok : Bhannakij Press. [In Thai]

Rewat Chatrivisit, R., Phuchinda, S., Chutrakul, A., Jinanurak, N., Phuangkrai, P. & Nilju, V. (2011). Leadership. Bangkok : Compact Print. [In Thai]

Rinkaewkan, R. (2022). Marketing Mix Factors (7Ps) and Service Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction at Hua Chiew Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic. Master of Business Administration Thesis, Graduate School Siam University. [In Thai]

Roung-onnam, R. & Kittiyantakarn, K. (2022, January-February). Factors Affecting Risk Management of Savings Cooperatives in Thailand. Journal of MCU Peace Studies, 11(1), 40-49. [In Thai]

Ruamsuk, T. & Ongkunaras, P. (2021). A case study of risk management in spa and healthmassage businesses to cope with the new strain of corona virus epidemic. Sripatum International Journal, Chonburi, 7(2), 34-51. [In Thai]

Schumacher, R.E. & Lomax, R.G. (1996). A beginner’s guide to SEM. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Manwah, New Jersey, USA.

Suthiraphong, P. (2021). A Causal Model of Success small and medium business success in Bangkok. Master of Business Administration, Srinakharinwirot University. [In Thai]

Suwannik1, S. (2021). How will the world change after the end of COVID-19. [Online]. Available : ttps://www.bot.or.th/Thai/ ResearchAndPublications/aticle/Page/Areticle_30Mar2020.aspx [2022, February 25]. [In Thai]

Theparak, P. (2021). The 3rd wave of COVID-19, doing spas, Thai massages, liquor stores, hotels, closes the business the most. [Online]. Available : https://www.khaosod.co.th/covid-19/news_6480621 [2022, June 18]. [In Thai]

Wannasiri, S. (2021). Strategic Management of Thai Spa and Massage for Health during the COVID. Crisis M.A. Management Thesis, College of Management Mahidol University. [In Thai]