Community Tourism Platform Following the footsteps of Luang Pu Thuat’s birthplace Innovative travel routes that tell stories

5 Jun 2023

Reporters : Assoc.Prof. Chutinut Sujarit,Asst.Prof. Somboon Prasongchan ,Asst.Prof. Nutworadee Kanittinsuttitong, Asst.Prof. Natta Kachenpukdee

Evidence Date : 5 June 2023

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Related Indicators : Please put related SDGs indicators 1.4.1,1.4.2,1.4.3,1.4.4

The university has developed a community tourism enterprise following the footsteps of the birthplace of Luang Pu Thuat who walked on the sea and made it fresh. Songkhla Province By Teacher Mrs. Rasmon euryphalaenopsis From the Information Systems Branch Faculty of Business Administration The work was presented in the program ” Nilmangkorn ” Thai innovative brand generation 2 Thailand Inno Biz Champion Season 2” with the work “ Community tourism platform following the footsteps of Luang Pu Thuat’s birthplace ”

The platform aims to connect communities and tourists. To study and learn about the way of life of the community following in the footsteps of Luang Pu Thuat. By using community stories to design a tourist route Including the use of Augmented Reality ( AR) simulation technology to present the history and way of life of the villagers in the community. This operation is in line with the concept of “ Community Tourism ”. Eat and shop Complete path Make merit and increase your virtue Following the footsteps of Luang Pu Thuat’s birthplace which focuses on creating added value for Songkhla Province By promoting the distinctive identity of the area for sustainable growth This community enterprise aims to expand its public relations through social media channels and create content on the TikTok platform. in addition Still committed to providing service with heart and increase the variety of tourist activities

The initial idea for the project came from Phra Khru Mac. Phra Luk Wat Phakho which has observed the interest of tourists visiting Luang Pu Thuat Yiap Talay Chud and therefore developed guidelines for establishing community enterprises to distribute income to the community by creating important tourist routes related to Luang Pu Thuat. such as Wat Ton Liap , Wat Dee Luang , Na Phuk Phlo Monastery , and Wat Phakho Which is an important place that helps to enhance auspiciousness in various aspects. Etc. For tourists There are also community storytellers using technology. AR creates interest for visitors, Mr. Boonsiri Suwannasri President of the Community Tourism Enterprise following the footsteps of Luang Pu Thuat’s birthplace It was revealed that the developed tourism platform could create more jobs and income for the community. On average, it generates income of approximately per year. 2 One hundred thousand baht during the non-rice growing season

The university focuses on transferring knowledge to the community. Especially the participation of the elderly in community enterprises To develop the potential for sustainable production and use of compost. as well as promoting community participation in developing projects that truly meet the needs of the community