A Study of Recreational Activity Design based on Cave Resources

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the forms of recreation and tourism activities in cave and limestone tourist attractions in national parks; and 2) to suggest guidelines for managing cave and limestone tourist attractions in the national park area to be suitable for tourism in the New Normal style. It was a mixed methods researcher, namely quantitative and quantitative research based on the survey form and Evaluation of Recreation Resource Potential (ERRP), Quality Standards, Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) and Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) using 3-5 experts or knowledgeable people in recreation to explore and evaluate 22 pilot caves in 10 national parks, 9 provinces covering 4 regions of Thailand.  The research results showed that most of the pilot caves, 50%, had ecotourism (ET) model with moderate potential (M), with good quality standards which was in Semi-Primitive Motorized area (SPM). Guidelines for the management of recreation and tourism activities in cave and limestone tourist attractions in national parks must take into account the Recreational Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) and Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) which were consistent with the Zoning according to National Park Area Management Plan. In terms of tourism, if everyone was responsible

and followed the guidelines and measures according to the international principles of New Normal Tourism by taking into account the safety and hygiene standards for tourism as determined by the government, they will be able to travel in cave and limestone tourist attractions, including various types of recreational areas in national parks safely and sustainably.