THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION: A CASE STUDY AT AMPHAWA FLOATING MARKET, THAILAND

Abstract

Amphawa is one of the most popular weekend destinations for both domestic and international tourists in Thailand. It is also one of the tourist places and it is a local conservation of cultural resources. Moreover, Amphawa is not only rich in cultural heritage; it also boasts a healthy communal life. The aims of this article is to explore the history of the floating market and gain a better understanding on the Thai cultural conservation such as tradition, meaningful of the floating market and ways of life of Amphawa community in the present, by the methods of document research and field surveys.