Phra That Sri Song Rak Stupa of Dan Sai: Meaning and Definition in Tourism Context

Abstract

             This essay aims to present meaning and definition of Phra that sri song rak stupa in the tourismcontext. The historical approach was applied. Data was collected by means of interviews and documentary analysis, and presented by descriptive analysis.
            The results of the study found that; Phra that sri song rak stupa was built during the 22nd Buddhist century under the cooperation between the Ayutthaya and the Lan xang kingdom to act as a sign indicating the scope of the royal powers of the two kingdoms. However, the villagers have defined Phra that sri song rak stupa as a sacred place according to their beliefs and value system. At present, all sectors see the economic benefits of tourism along with intensive efforts to promote. Tourism has given Dan Sai people the opportunity  to express.