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Réf.
41395
Type
conference item
Titre
Khmer temples of Northeast Thailand: A proposed plan for tourism development
Langues
English
Auteurs
Maneenetr, Thirachaya
Date
2008
Pagination de section
1-10
Titre de conférence
16th ICOMOS General Assembly and International Symposium: ‘Finding the spirit of place – between the tangible and the intangible’
Lieu de conférence
Quebec, Canada
Date de conférence
29 sept – 4 oct 2008
Mots-clés
cultural heritage / cultural tourism / conservation projects / historic buildings / tourism management / interpretation / local communities / tourist industry
Pays mentionnés
Thailand
Monuments et sites
Khmer temple of Prasat Phimai, Thailand / Khmer temple of Prasat Phanom Rung, Thailand / Prasat Mueang Tam, Thailand / Prasat Ta Muean Group, Thailand / Prasat Si Khoraphum, Thailand / Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai, Thailand / Prasat Phra Wihan, Thailand
Résumé en anglais
This research is aimed at studing the Khmer temples ofNortheast Thailand in order to propose a plan for tourism
development. Seven Khmer temple sites were chosen, located infour provinces in the northeastern area of Thailand. These include
Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin and Si Sa Ket Provinces; andthe temple sites of Prasat Phimai, Prasat Phanom Rung, Prasat
Mueang Tam, Prasat Ta Muean Group, Prasat Si Khoraphum,Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai and Prasat Phra Wihan.
From this study, the researcher attempted to use theconcept of cultural tourism as a key in the conservation of the
value and significance of the architectural heritage and culturallandscape of Khmer sites. The cultural tourism approach also
attempts to take into account both tangible and intangible valuessurrounding the sites for sustainable tourism.
The objective of the study is to promote the significance ofThailand’s Khmer sites with a view to improving accessibility for
visitors. The aim is to provide the local community a wellmanaged interpretation and conservation program for each
important site and highlight their unique characteristics in a waythat will help preserve them for future generations. A further aim
of this study is to better present the Khmer sites of NortheastThailand as part of a cultural panorama and to create a
management plan for cultural tourism and sustainable tourismdevelopment. The study also accentuates a program of
conservation enlisting local communities and the tourism industryto promote site protection and a better understanding of cultural
heritage.In terms of tourism, the information derived from this
research will be used to develop an appropriate managementprogram that is best suitable to visitors, with the purpose of
facilitating their ability and opportunity to discover newknowledge about Khmer arts and culture in Thailand. This will
help visitors to develop a better understanding and appreciation.Furthermore, this research can also help find solutions to some of
the existing problems among visitors to Thailand and the affectthey have on local residents by fostering improved cooperation
Assist.Prof.Dr.Thirachaya ManeenetrKhmer Temples of Northeast Thailand:
A Proposed Plan for Tourism Development2
among all involved stakeholders i.e. local authorities, centralgovernment agents, local residents and visitors, in order to manage
the local cultural heritage appropriately for its sustainableexistence throughout subsequent generations.
development. Seven Khmer temple sites were chosen, located infour provinces in the northeastern area of Thailand. These include
Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin and Si Sa Ket Provinces; andthe temple sites of Prasat Phimai, Prasat Phanom Rung, Prasat
Mueang Tam, Prasat Ta Muean Group, Prasat Si Khoraphum,Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai and Prasat Phra Wihan.
From this study, the researcher attempted to use theconcept of cultural tourism as a key in the conservation of the
value and significance of the architectural heritage and culturallandscape of Khmer sites. The cultural tourism approach also
attempts to take into account both tangible and intangible valuessurrounding the sites for sustainable tourism.
The objective of the study is to promote the significance ofThailand’s Khmer sites with a view to improving accessibility for
visitors. The aim is to provide the local community a wellmanaged interpretation and conservation program for each
important site and highlight their unique characteristics in a waythat will help preserve them for future generations. A further aim
of this study is to better present the Khmer sites of NortheastThailand as part of a cultural panorama and to create a
management plan for cultural tourism and sustainable tourismdevelopment. The study also accentuates a program of
conservation enlisting local communities and the tourism industryto promote site protection and a better understanding of cultural
heritage.In terms of tourism, the information derived from this
research will be used to develop an appropriate managementprogram that is best suitable to visitors, with the purpose of
facilitating their ability and opportunity to discover newknowledge about Khmer arts and culture in Thailand. This will
help visitors to develop a better understanding and appreciation.Furthermore, this research can also help find solutions to some of
the existing problems among visitors to Thailand and the affectthey have on local residents by fostering improved cooperation
Assist.Prof.Dr.Thirachaya ManeenetrKhmer Temples of Northeast Thailand:
A Proposed Plan for Tourism Development2
among all involved stakeholders i.e. local authorities, centralgovernment agents, local residents and visitors, in order to manage
the local cultural heritage appropriately for its sustainableexistence throughout subsequent generations.
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