Self-drive tourism: Unlocking the potential of the thailand riviera

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dc.contributor.authorParleda Sampaothong
dc.contributor.authorNarin Sungraksa
dc.contributor.authorNeeyakarn Limaroon
dc.contributor.authorKwanrat Jansirinara
dc.contributor.authorThapana Tangjui
dc.contributor.authorPanarat Srisaeng
dc.contributor.correspondenceP. Sampaothong; School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand; email: panarat_sri@duist.ac.th
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-07T18:11:58Z
dc.date.available2025-07-07T18:11:58Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe Thailand Riviera is a key element in the government's strategic plan to boost the nation's economy through targeted tourism development initiatives. Despite its natural beauty and numerous attractions, awareness of the region remains limited, suggesting the need for enhanced promotional efforts. This study aims to develop a proactive marketing and public relations model to promote tourism in the Thailand Riviera, with a focus on self-drive tourism as a case study. A mixed- methods approach was employed, including a survey of 400 tourists to examine their behaviors and perceptions of the Thailand Riviera, as well as in-depth interviews with 24 key informants, including tourists, government officials, and tourism professionals. The EDFR research method was applied to establish a proactive marketing and public relations model, incorporating the insights of 17 experts. A qualitative approach was used to test and verify the proposed self-drive tourism model. The findings suggest that the marketing and tourism promotion strategy for the Thailand Riviera should emphasize self-drive tourism and highlight a distinctive regional identity in alignment with provincial tourism policies under the Thailand Riviera brand. To build brand awareness, mascot marketing should be implemented, positioning the mascot as a tourism ambassador. The proposed self-drive tourism model includes the Thailand Riviera Self-Drive Salt Route in Phetchaburi, connected to the Thailand Riviera Self-Drive Coastal Route in Prachuap Khiri Khan, with community-based tourism activities along the scenic routes. This form of tourism has the potential to reach remote areas, promoting income distribution within local communities and contributing to national economic growth. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the potential of self-drive tourism as a key driver for promoting tourism in the Thailand Riviera. © 2024, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Multidisciplinary in Social Sciences
dc.identifier.issn26730235
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85218947702
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.dusit.ac.th/handle/123456789/7296
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherResearch and Development Institute Suan Dusit University
dc.rights.holderScopus
dc.subjectSelf-Drive tourism (SDT)
dc.subjectThailand riviera
dc.subjectTourism branding
dc.subjectTourism marketing
dc.titleSelf-drive tourism: Unlocking the potential of the thailand riviera
dc.typeArticle
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oaire.citation.issue3
oaire.citation.volume20
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