THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM THROUGH TEMPLE - BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF LUANG PU HONG PHROMMAPANYO, THUNG MON SUBDISTRICT, PRASAT DISTRICT, SURIN PROVINCE, THAILAND.

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to study the creative role of the revered monk Luang Pu Hong Phrompanyo at Thung Mon Cemetery, Thung Mon Subdistrict, Prasat District, Surin Province, in the development of religious tourism sites using temple development as a base. This study collected data through interviews. This study used data collection from interviews, observations, and spatial data. Please translate into English as accurately as possible.

The study found that:

The Thung Mon Cemetery of Luang Pu Hong Phrompanyo played an important role in promoting faith and community cooperation in temple management and development as a spiritual tourism destination, embodying the teachings of revered monks. Furthermore, the temple served as a center for preserving local culture, fostering social empowerment, and driving the grassroots economy. Key enabling factors included community participation, government support, and the use of modern technology. Barriers include budget constraints and local infrastructure. This study recommends sustainable development strategies by strengthening the capacity of monks and communities, as well as fostering collaborative networks across sectors to expand the use of temple development as a base for religious tourism in other areas.