TOURISM AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF DOI TUNG DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CHIANGRAI PROVINCE

Abstract

Doi Tung Tourism Plan, one of the major components of the Royal Forest Department's forest development plan under the Doi Tung Project, was prepared by Kasetsart University's Faculty of Forestry. A chief objective of the plan was to be used as a framework for tourism development to enhance the project area's environmental conservation and local socio- economic conditions. Survey data along with field observation and secondary information were analysed and assessed. Some important recommendations for the first five - year actions were to develop a hilltribe cultural center and a visitor service center near Ban Egor Pa - Kluay; improve visitor facilities at Wat Phrathad Doi Tung and Ban Egor Pa - kha; better overall landscape and develop interpretive facilities at Phra Sathup Changmoob; and carry on other activities as prioritized in the work schedule