Nakhon Hong City, Pak Chom District: Guidelines for Developing Sustainable Tourism in Loei Province

Abstract

This article aims to present guidelines for developing a sustainable tourism city in Pak Chom District, Loei Province. Data were collected through documents and field survey, and were analyzed by content analysis. The findings reveal that Pak Chom District has a unique identity as a tourism area, centered around the Nakhon Hong legend. The area can be divided into two parts: 1) the downtown area, which includes residential neighborhoods, government offices, commercial establishments, the Phaya Anantara Nagathibodi Naga yard, a community market, and a bus terminal; and 2) natural resource areas and residential zones that showcase local lifestyles and cultures, such as Phu Kong, Phu Lamduan, Kaeng Chan, the Mekong Art Park, and areas focused on stone collection and gold panning. The government has strategies to continuously promote these locations as tourism destinations. To develop Pak Chom District into Nakhon Hong City with a focus on sustainable tourism management, the guidelines are as follows: 1) establish a tourism strategy for Pak Chom-Nakhon Hong, involving both government and private agencies within and outside the area; 2) explore ways to create tourist-friendly zones, emphasizing the development of attractions, spaces, and activities; and 3) implement a sustainable tourism development process that fosters community participation and collaboration among tourism management partners.