Local History and Cultural Landscape for Cultural Tourism Management: A Case Study of the Ancient Town Community around Prasat Phanomwan, Ban Pho Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

This study aims to explore local history and cultural landscape as cultural capital for cultural tourism management of Phanomwan Community located around the ancient site of Prasat Phanomwan, Ban Pho Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The results reflect cultural ecology through the dynamic of adaptation to the environment and culture. In particular, the community regards Prasat Phanomwan as its significant ancient site, both from the aspect of various forms of local land use and information on local history and folklore that demonstrate the development of settlement, way of life, local wisdom, and cultural economic system of local people that align with the concept of cultural landscape. The body of knowledge is regarded as significant capital that the community can build upon and develop as a prominent cultural tourist attraction.