Wat Niwet Thammaprawat Gothic Temple

          

            Outside the the building of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat

Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is most intriguing because it's the only Neo-Gothic monastery in Thailand and is located on an island in the Chao Phraya River opposite the Bang Pa In Palace near Ayutthaya.  In 1878, King Rama V ordered the construction of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat in the same architectural style of a Western cathedral. The building and its decorations are of Neo-Gothic style with beautified stained glass windows.

          The base, where the principal image of Buddha and his followers are placed, was designed to resemble the one for the cross in a Christian church and not a traditional Chukkachi base. The Buddha image is called Phra Buddha Naruemol Thammophas and is covered with gold.

Inside the the building of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat, and Decorations are of Gothic style with beautified stained glass windows. 

          On the Ubosot wall in front of the principal Buddha image, there is an image of King Rama V created in the stained glass. The window frames were especially made for curved windows. Situated to the right of the Ubosot is Ho Phra Khanthararat, a shrine where Phra Khanthararat is in the posture of requesting rain.  Outside the front entrance there is an unusual sundial which has the gnomon at a very acute angle from the horizontal because Ayutthaya is only fourteen degrees North of the Equator.

Location : Tambon Sri Banlane Amphoe Bang Pa-in  Ayutthaya 13160

Rural Tourism

Sangkhlaburi at Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

Sangkhlaburi is a sleepy town of 15,000 people from many ethnic backgrounds. There are the Karen, the Mon, Thais, Chinese, Lao and even Arakanese and Bangladeshis. This ethnic diversity makes Sangkhlaburi district unique in Thailand. You will love to wander through the local markets, take a ride to Three Pagodas Pass or make a trek to remote villages outside the district town.

Saphan Mon - The 400m wooden bridge itself is well worth a visit and is the longest handmade wooden bridge in Thailand. There is a small cafe on one end which is a great spot for a drink and a view. Be careful when crossing the bridge though, it is made and repaired in a chaotic manner and you need to be careful of your footing. There are donation boxes at either end which pay for the bridges constant upkeep. So consider donating, as you will receive an amazing photo in return! Local children like to jump off bridge into lake.  

This bridge was constructed in 1993 and has even attracted Thai and foreign movie teams!  Despite its hundreds of years old history, today's Sangkhlaburi is a new town. When The hydroelectric Vajiralongkorn Dam neared its completion in 1984, old Sangkhlaburi had been demolished and the new town was created on higher grounds. All that remains of the past are the half-submerged structures of the old Mon-Temple and the basements of several buildings. And, the eroded remains of a 400 year old pagoda close to the impressive new Mon temple Wat Wang Wiwekaram which was fouded by the late Abbot Luang Pho Utama.

My Life in Ruins

"My Life in Ruins" has its own charms.

          My Life in Ruins is a 2009 romantic comedy film set amongst the ruins. The film is about a tour guide whose life takes a personal detour, while her group gets entangled in comic situations among the ruins, with a series of unexpected stops along the way.

          Georgia is a Greek American woman stuck in Greece. She applied to be a professor at Athens University, but lost her job because of cutbacks. As a result, she is working as a tour guide. She stresses the fact that many people tell her that she’s lost her kefi.

          Georgia takes them to their first destination on the tour, a set of ruins. The tourists are not pleased and ignore most of what she has to say about the history of the ruins. Nico puts on a cheesy picture display for all the tourists, which make Georgia’s group hate their trip even more.

          The next morning, Irv tells her that the reason she’s failing as a tour guide is because she isn’t giving them something memorable. He tells her that “sex sells.” On the bus Irv jokingly.  Georgia goes up to talk to him and Prokopi tells her that he crashed the car because she distracted him and goes into a speech about how even though she wants her life to go somewhere; her actions create obstacles, which keep her from moving forward.

           Georgia is a Greek American tour guide who is leading a tour around Greece with an assorted group of misfit tourists who would rather buy a T-shirt than learn about history and culture. In a clash of personalities and cultures, everything seems to go wrong, until one day when an older traveller named Irv Gideon, shows her how to have fun, and to take a good look at the last person she would ever expect to find love with, her Greek bus driver.  And wish him a speedy recovery. Irv jokes that it’s the best vacation he’s had in a while.

Thailand Development and Research Institute (TDRI)

          The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is a non-profit non-government Thai policy think tank focused on social and economic development issues. The Institute has 6 major research programs: Human Resources and Social Development, International Economic Relations, Macroeconomic Policy, Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Technology Development, and Sectoral Economics.

          Its legal form is that of a private non-profit foundation. It provides technical analysis to various public agencies to help formulate policies to support long-term economic and social development in Thailand.

What is the most influential source of information for tourist decision - making about their vacation?

Ans.  Development of business tourism to be fair and safe for their special holiday.

What is the effect of the INTRAMA 1990-1991 World Destination Monitor survey on the tourism industry in Thailand?

Ans.  Survey in 1990-1991 by the Intrama World Destination Monitor.  Thailand was ranked on the second place where the tourists were likely to be cheated or overcharged in Asia.  Traveler will feel like a don't safety in tourism and was unfavorable by the business owner.  And may give the corporate image of the country was in a bad way.  The country lost revenue That should have been from traveler.

What should be done to solve the problem?

Ans.  Can resolve this problem.  By set the standard of price, accommodation and other services.  Indicates the development of tourism in Thailand. To create a good image for the tourists.  And attract tourists back to Thailand again.

Specialized Tourism

Cultural Tourism : is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion and other elements that helped shape their way of life. 

Important festivals in the province include the traditional dances of the Phu Thai ethnic group held during May and June every year. The Phra That Phanom temple fair is held every February, on which occasion many locals pilgrimate to the temple to pay homage. At the end of the Buddhist lent in November illuminated a boat procession is done.

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Heritage Tourism : is “travelling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present."

The Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.

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Rural tourism : focuses on this segment in the tourism industry has been rapidly growing in the past decade, leading to rural tourism becoming not just a good business prospect.  The added income from rural tourism can contribute to the revival of lost folk art and handicrafts. It is an ideal and natural method of rural and urban economic exchange.

Crafting is one that requires elaborate and meticulous manufacturing.  Promote tourism and increase revenue to the community.

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Cycling tourists : These groups all need to be considered in the development of a cycling tourism strategy. Considering all of these groups, the ability to provide cycling trails as well as safe on road routes wherever possible has the broadest appeal for cyclists.

Cycling tour around the old town.

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Regional tourism : is a geographical region that has been designated by a governmental organization or tourism bureau as having common cultural or environmental characteristics. These regions are often named after historical or current administrative and geographical regions. 

Chocolate lover's paradise, Chocolate of countries Switzerland. Known for their delicious and famous around the world, so when they arrive here. Do not miss out on chocolate. Museo Storico Di Blenio The museum of art and collect stories about chocolate.

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Educational tourism : is developed, because of the growing popularity of teaching and learning of knowledge and the enhancing of technical competency outside of the classroom environment. In educational tourism, the main focus of learn about the culture.

The go out on field trips.  Get more than experience in the classroom.

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Travelling for Health : International travellers should always be extra concerned about their health and safety, because every region and country around the world has its own risks, customs and level of health care. Here is essential information on travel health risks and preventive measures that will keep you and your loved ones safe during your travels.

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Environment Tourism : With increased awareness of the fragile nature of our planet and its beauty. This is the phenomenon of increasing travel to places of environmental interest. It is travel that focuses on the ecological surroundings of the destination, which is generally a place overflowing with natural beauty.

In the case of environmental voluntourism, this means traveling to an ecologically fragile part of the world to offer assistance in repairing it, such as cleaning an oil spill. 

When you take advantage of natural.  You should renewable the natural regeneration.

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The cruise experience : Invest in memories that will last a lifetime... Looking for Adventure? Whether your desire is dive to the depths of the ocean, or sail across it, we will seamlessly provide a completly magical journey for you. Thus, modern cruise are compared to floating hotels, with as many options as any land-based resort, which provide their passengers with a sensational environment and fully equipped leisure facilities.

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Festival and Event Tourism: The biggest and most famous countdown festival in Bangkok happens. The participants can experience spectacular light and sound shows and live on-stage performances by popular local artists. Also, they can enjoy the beer garden, lucky draws and countdown with other countries around the world on large-screen projections.

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Seniors Tourism : The contribution of senior citizens to tourism industry is significant and should be reinforced, stimulating economic growth.  Senior citizens (with 55 years old and over). This population group, which includes individuals with both purchasing power and leisure time, represents significant economic market potential.

With the first wave of baby boomers approaching retirement age in the near future, the senior market will continue to be one of the fastest growing areas of tourism. From a tourism perspective this market is really three markets, what we may call the ‘young seniors’, the ‘middle seniors’, and the ‘older seniors’.  Because they now have added expendable income, less home responsibilities, and relatively good health, they are prime candidates to travel.

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Wine & Food Tourism : If food and wine tourism is well planned, managed and controlled, it can become a real economic resource. Food-producing regions present themselves to tourists experiencing the culture, history and ambience of a location through the food and wine it produces.  It also covers management practices such as producing marketing material, and considerations of sustainability and quality assessment.