Professional Ethics and Laws for Tourism

“Thai National Park”

National park

means "Land is the land are mountain creek lake, some canal water lakes and coastal have been designated a. National park The land is a natural thing to do. And not of the owner or lawful occupant. Of any person who is not a public body. The assignment was to remain in the original condition. To retain the benefits of education and Enjoyment of the people forever "(National Parks Act 2504).

The purpose of the establishment of national parks in .

- For Conservation of Nature. To preserve the natural state of the area is to remain natural. Prevent interference by humans. Particularly important resources such as wildlife, vegetation and the natural beauty is unique. The major source of genetic material.

- For leisure travel. The National Park has beautiful natural scenery, with the use of information to achieve a happy life. And help ease the stress of the job.

- Educational Research. The park can be classified as natural outdoor laboratory. The never- ending research of students, scientists and the general public.

The first national park was Khao Yai in 1961, when

the National Park Act B.E. 2504 was passed.

- The first marine park was Khao Sam Roi Yot, established in 1966.

- In 1993 the administration of the national parks was split into two

divisions, one for the Terrestrial and one for the Marine National Park Division (MNPD).

National Park of Thailand, all have at least 10 square kilometers. Organized by the international management of national parks are managed by the Central Government. Through a national committee called the National Committee. It consists of a panel of experts. From a variety of professions and agencies.

Thailand Geography

Area: Totaling 513,120 square kilometers (198,120 sq. mi), Thailand is the world's 51st-largest country by total area. It is slightly smaller than Yemen and slightly larger than Spain.

Sea: The Gulf of Thailand covers 320,000 square kilometers (124,000 sq. mi)

Values of the National Park

- The conservation of natural resources - Economy - Educational and Research - Social and cultural - Environment - Security of the country

The conservation of natural resources

The current situation of forest. Especially in developing countries has been very frustrating. As the demand for land for agriculture, announced the establishment of the area. It's a national park to help protect important natural resources. As a measure of performance. Due to strict laws. There are severe penalties for administrative staffing and budget will be closely supervised.

Economy

- The main purpose of the national economy is for tourism and - recreation. - A travel business and services. Which is a source of income. - Of the local people. - Tourism industry with the use of local labor as the main. - Make the distribution of income. - In addition, the National Park area. Also as a source of genetic - legacy. That can be used for plants and animals. - For pure resistance to pests and diseases. And high yield. And - maintain an appropriate environment to agriculture. - Some of the water that drains water into a stream at the bottom.

Education and Research

- Educational Research Park is undisturbed area. So scientists especially ecologically environment. Want to research natural areas, parks and research stations in major research projects at national and global level.

Social and cultural

National Park is a valuable source of recreation where people can spend their time on vacation. Body and mind. Is the source of wisdom. Effective in their work. Which is the development of society in a good way.

It is found that the novelist, poet, composer, or even the Buddha used the forest as a source of production of immortality.

National Park has brought prosperity to the neighborhood with electricity, water, roads and parks as a source of artifacts. Remains a constant reminder to the public the importance and lessons.

Environment

- Park is up to the natural environment in the area of the park is to preserve the balance of the environment.

- The stability of the hydrological processes. Help to prevent soil erosion.

- Climate controlled environment for proper curing. To living organisms. The effective protection of ecosystems to yield a sustainable forever. And spiritual development of humanity as a result, reduce the problem. By the social environment.

Security of the Country

Issues like National Treasure areas of the country. Some of the forests and minerals, completely. In times of crisis, when the nation needs. Such property to the survival of the country. It can be used. Resources in the park

- Biodiversity Resources - Species and Genetic Diversity - Valuable Resource - The Uniqueness of these Resources - The Historical resource

Biodiversity resources

Whether it is a variety. In the ecosystem of the National Park of Thailand. Announced a distribution covering all sectors. All of the country's highest peak, Doi Inthanon, the highest gradient reached down to the mouth of the Kra Buri National Park. Next to the beach and the sea, such as Koh Surin.

Species and Genetic Diversity

Actual knowledge about plants and animals in Thailand, we are very limited. And sometimes as a result of the failure to manage the conservation of the natural habitats of the species. Genes and those in the national park. Species in the wild. Thailand's protected to a certain extent at the same time. Was to promote the academic study and research together. Hopes. One day our country will be ready. And can lead to a wide variety of biological resource use and maximize the benefits further.

- Wild Life - Wild Flower

Valuable Resource

In the national park of Thailand is one more thing that has to happen naturally. Has the distinction of being the only one in the world. Known as Resources that are unique landforms such as

- Fossil Shell Beach National 75 million years Krabi - Phi Phi ,

- Cave stalactites.Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park at the opulently

( rich, wealthy) beautiful rocky beach at

- The rock at Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Pha Lom Sak

appropriateness of the three pines on the bluffs of the National guess.

The Uniqueness of These Resources.

“How much money is destroyed can not be created again.”

The pride of the people of Thailand have the resources to have these values. To be lost. Another valuable resource. Which may have very few resources in the National Park of Thailand, the culture of the community such as fishermen . Tarutao Marine National Park and the national park Negrito Sakai institutions. Or community whose culture and traditional livelihoods of these communities is diminishing day by day to me. The rest is so valuable in its own unrivaled

The Historical Resource

-Since prehistoric like Pha points paintings.

- Traces and Remains of dinosaurs.

- Phu Wiang National Park.

- To the historical evidence of the national priority.

It appeared in a number of national parks such as the Royal Exhibition Hall. Khao Sam Roi Yot Phra Chedi boat capsized. Waterfall flowing. Detention of political prisoners. Tarutao National Park.

List of National Park in Thailand

- 55 National Parks in Northern Thailand - 24 National Parks in the North-Eastern - 15 National Parks in Central(East/West) - 20 National Parks in - 24 Marine National Parks - ( and Gulf of Thailand . Total is 138 National Parks