Promoting Thailand’s Creative Tourism: A Case Study of Thai Classical Dance Lessons


  •  Yutthapoom Suwannavej    
  •  Watcharaphong Soongpankhao    
  •  Suwanna Kemdang    

Abstract

Thai performing arts play a crucial role in Thailand’s tourism industry. This article discusses Thai Dancing Arts’ role in promoting Thailand’s creative tourism, relevant models, and theories. The article also displays a prototypical example of the Thai dancing lesson in conjunction with the use of technology. Additionally, the article delves into the practical aspects of teaching basic Thai dancing to foreign tourists or English-speaking learners. This article could help practitioners, policymakers, and private or public tourism authorities incorporate Thai dancing lessons into their creative tourism programs to disseminate Thai culture, add value to Thai intangible cultural heritage, and promote Thailand’s tourism.



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  • ISSN(Print): 1927-5250
  • ISSN(Online): 1927-5269
  • Started: 2012
  • Frequency: bimonthly

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