TOURISM BEHAVIORS OF PERSON WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN BANGKOK METROPOLIS AND VICINITY
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to study the tourism behaviors of person with physical disability in Bangkok Metropolis and vicinity. A group of 400 persons with physical disability in Bangkok Metropolis and vicinity were accidentally chosen as samples from 9 disabled people's organizations. The tool used in the study was a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by statistical computer program in terms of frequency and percentage. It was found that most persons with physical disability were male, aged between 46 - 55 years old, single and their, level of education was under high school and uneducated, wuith career in freelance, a monthly range of 5,000 - 10,000 baht. The majority had a physical disability caused by accident and used wheelchair. Concerning tourism behaviors, they would find travel information from friends and acquaintances. Their favorite attractions were natures, for example, waterfalls, seas and mountains. They often talked and recommended one another about the attractions with conveniences for the disabled. They usually searched for routes and how to travel well before leaving home. Most took a trip with their family using their own car. On their return, they would talk about the problems they faced concerning the access to the tourist sites and these would be considerations for their next trip. They usually chose to stay at hotels or resorts. The most important decision factor depended on the convenience provided for the disabled. Most persons with physical disability did not like traveling with travel agencies. If they were to take a package tour, they would choose the agencies which provided facility for them. They usually took a picture while traveling and chose the activities to gain some knowledge. They did not use postal service or public telephone in attractions, but they used ATM service in attractions.
Article Details
The published article is a copyright of the Academic Journal of Thailand National Sports University. The passage appeared in each article in this academic journal is a perspective of each author which is not related to the journal. Each author is required to be responsible for all components of his/her own article. If there are any mistakes, each author must be responsible for those mistakes on his/her own.
References
Anucha Mokkhawes. (2014). Reccomendations of Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: Searching for the route before departure, helping to reduce road accidents. Retrieved from http://www.thaipr.net/general/173606
Buhalis, D. (2000). Marketing the competitive destination of the future. Tourism Management, 21, 97-116.
Chang on Tour. (2014). Tourism for people with disabilities. Retrieved from http://www.Changontour.com/disabilities.html
Chantouch Wannathanom. (2009). Tourism industry. Bangkok: Samlada.
Chuchai Smithikrai. (2013). Consumer Behavior. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press.
Kanit keawwichai. (2012). Cultural Trends: Recreation resources as learning resources to attract tourists. Journal of Cultural Approach, 13(24).
Kritsada Phetdee. (2007). A study of travel behavior by private cars for traveling in Kingdom of Thailand (Master’s thesis), Chulalongkorn University.
Kritsana Lalai. (2013). Thought Leadership Interviews: Kritsana Lalai [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1ymFeEtXAg
Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. (2001). Regulations of the Committee for Rehabilitation of the Disability Regarding standards, equipment or facilities for the disabled, 2001. Retrieved from http://dl.parliament.go.th/backoffice/viewer2300/web/viewer.php
National Office for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. (2014). The situation of the disabled. Retrieved from http://dep.go.th/Content/View/4232/1
Nikom Charumanee. (2001). Tourism and Management: Tourism industry (2nd ed.). Bangkok: Odeon Store.
Pattamaon Sengdaeng. (2009). Traveling of physically disabled in Thailand (Master’s thesis). Silpakorn University.
Pramot Rodjumrus. (2010). Tourist Behavior (2nd ed.). Bangkok: Ramkhamhaeng University Press.
Prawit leesatapornwongsa. (2010). People with disabilities claim about telecommunications: Less convenience and expensive equipment. Retrieved from http://www.bangkokbiznews.com/home/detail
Saranya Warakulwit. (2008). Orientation to Tourism Industry (4th ed.). Bangkok: Samlada.
Seri Wongmontha. (1999). The Analysis of Consumer Behavior. Bangkok: Theera Film & Scitex.
Sombat Karnjanakit. (2001). Recreation & Tourism Industry. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press.
Sophon Chimjinda. (2010). Walk with Wheelchair Users. Bangkok: More of Life.
Suwaree Siwapate. (2006). General Psychology. Bangkok: Odeon Store.
Tepprasit Gulthawatvichai. (2011). Recreation. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press.
Tula Chaisirinroj. (2009). Tourism behavior of Chulalongkorn University personnel (Master’s thesis), Chulalongkorn University.
Wheelchair Tours. (2014). Package Tours for disabled people. Retrieved from http://www.wheelchairtours.com
Wilkoff W. L. & Abed L. W. (1994). Practicing Universal Design. New York: International Thomson Publishing.
Yamane, T. (1973). Statistics: An Introductory Analysis (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row.