The applications of geographic information systems in determination of potential areas for ecotourism development : a case study of Koh Kred (Kred Island), Nonthaburi province, Thailand
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Issued Date
2000
Copyright Date
2000
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Language
eng
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application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
xii, 135 leaves : ill., maps
ISBN
9746643819
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open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.Sc. (Technology of Information System Management))--Mahidol University, 2000
Suggested Citation
Prisana Mutchima The applications of geographic information systems in determination of potential areas for ecotourism development : a case study of Koh Kred (Kred Island), Nonthaburi province, Thailand. Thesis (M.Sc. (Technology of Information System Management))--Mahidol University, 2000. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/94646
Title
The applications of geographic information systems in determination of potential areas for ecotourism development : a case study of Koh Kred (Kred Island), Nonthaburi province, Thailand
Alternative Title(s)
การประยุกต์ใช้ระบบสารสนเทศทางภูมิศาสตร์เพื่อหาพื้นที่ที่มีศักยภาพสำหรับการพัฒนาการท่องเที่ยวเชิงอนุรักษ์กรณีศึกษา : เกาะเกร็ด จังหวัดนนทบุรี
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Abstract
The objectives of this study are to apply Geographic Information System (GIS) in determination of potential areas for ecotourism development and to propose ecotourism development guidelines in Koh Kred (Kred Island), Nonthaburi by using ArcView GIS Version 3.1. Potential Surface Analysis (PSA) and Linear Combination Method is used in the study to evaluate the potential of tourist facilities in the areas and the potential of ecotourism areas as well as to determine potential areas for ecotourism development. In the potential evaluation of tourist facilities areas, various factors were studied including port, road/path, canal, public telephone, and institutional land are considered according to the importance of each factor. The determination of distance from factor can be divided into 2 cases: 50 m and 100 m. In case 1 (50 m), the high, moderate and low potential areas occupy 0.084, 0.659 and 2.929 km2 or 2.29, 17.95 and 79.76% of the study area, respectively. In case 2 (100 m), the high, moderate and low potential areas occupy 0.579, 1.642 and 1.452 km2 or 15.77, 44.71, and 39.52% of the study area, respectively. As for the potential evaluation of ecotourism areas, various factors including culture and customs of the community, history and archaeology, art, scenery, naturalness, and accessibility. The result shows that the tourist attraction in Koh Kred can be classified as those of high, moderate and low potential. The findings indicate that as a pottery village, Poramai Yikawat Temple, and Sao Thong Tong Temple are high potential tourist attractions. Pailoam Temple, Chim Plee Temple and Palelai Temple are moderate potential tourist attractions while Salakool Temple and orchards are low potential tourist attractions. Regarding the potential areas for ecotourism development, it is determined by overlaying the potential areas for tourist facilities and the potential areas for ecotourism. The study finds that in case 1 (50 m), the high, moderate and low potential areas occupy 0.071, 0.577 and 3.079 km2 or 1.92, 15.47, and 82.61% of the study area, respectively. In case 2 (100 m), the high, moderate and low potential areas occupy 0.096, 1.843 and 1.786 km2 or 2.58, 49.48, and 47.94% of the study area, respectively. The ecotourism development guidelines proposed are varied according to the potential of area and the criteria of evaluation.
Description
Technology of Information System Management (Mahidol University 2000)
Degree Name
Master of Science
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Faculty of Engineering
Degree Discipline
Technology of Information System Management
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University