Application Of Innovation To Promote Tourism In Dvaravati CivilizationIn The Area Of Phra Praton Chdei Temple, Mueang Nakhon Pathom District, Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

This research aims to study tourist attractions in Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan Temple to enhance tourism potential in Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan Temple and to design QR codes to promote tourism in Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan Temple. This research is a qualitative research, studying from textbooks, books, and historical documents, both in terms of people and ancient sites and objects of Wat Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan, focusing on the history from the construction of the temple to the present. The research results found that:

Wat Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan was built in the Dvaravati period, estimated to be around the 11th-16th Buddhist century (1,100-1,500 B.E.). Many archaeologists believe that this is the center of Nakhon Chai Si city, where many important antiques have been excavated. Such as Buddha heads, ancient coins, the small Phra Krabi Thuchakratphanoi flag, and important ancient sites such as Phra Praton Chedi.

Enhancement of tourism potential within Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan Temple. Within the temple, there are many important tourist attractions, such as Phra Prathon Chedi, Luang Pho To Shrine, and Ya Hom Shrine. Monuments or open-air museums, these places are all connected to the Dvaravati civilization, but how do we let tourists know the history and background to gain knowledge.

QR code to promote tourism in Wat Phra Prathon Chedi Worawihan Some places in the temple already have signs telling the history by the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Administrative Organization patch, but some places support it such as monuments or outdoor museums. Therefore, creating a QR code to tell the history of tourist attractions also helps develop tourist attractions within the temple to cover learning aspects. In addition, the temple page is created to disseminate news within the temple for tourists to know.