Guidelines for the Management of the Relics Route for Cultural Tourism in the Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the history of Phra That Chedi in Khon Kaen Province. 2) Study the current condition and management problems of Wat Phra That Chedi Temple. 3) Study the guidelines for the management of cultural attractions on the Phra That route, Khon Kaen Province. Which has a history Location and environment Form and structure of Phra That Chedi leading to the cultural tourism route of Phra That Chedi in Khon Kaen Province This research is a qualitative research on culture. The researcher has collected data from related research papers. And collecting data in the field The researcher defined 3 specific research areas,
consisting of Muang District, Nam Phong District and Kranuan District. The researcher selected a specific sample group. which has a role in the development, supervision, management and promotion of temples and Phra That Chedi as cultural attractions consisted of knowledge groups 1) government sectors, namely district culture President of Sub-district Administrative Organization, Mayor 2) Community sector, namely village headman, village philosopher, community leader, local leader 3 groups of practitioners, 10 each, totaling 30 people, consisting of abbots, tourists Government officials involved in tourism 3 groups of general people, 10 people each, totaling 30 people, consisting of merchants, shopkeepers, shop owners To inquire about the guidelines for the management of the relics route for cultural tourism. Khon Kaen Province The results of the research revealed the history and cause of the creation of the relics. This is to enshrine the relics of the Lord Buddha and the relics of the Arahants, the  disciples of the Buddha, as well as the relics of the great masters. which was built to be a place for people to worship and wish to enter Nirvana in the future The other relics that were built in the era The latter all have the same purpose. is to commemorate the virtues of the Lord Buddha who  attained enlightenment and preached religion in order to anchor the minds of Buddhists The current condition and most of the problems are the lack of proper management and the overall view of the temple is that there is no common direction for both tourism and visitor support. Management guidelines Attractions at Wat Phra That Chedi The tourism management conditions of the temples within Mueang Khon Kaen District are similar, which is that the temples have good overall physical management conditions, are peaceful, cool, shady, clean, suitable for practicing dharma. and make merit, keep the precepts, develop the mind and pray keep the toilet clean Efficient organization of various stores Parking spaces can accommodate Buddhists sufficiently