Packaging Development for Promotion Dam Tourism Community: Ratchaprapa Dam, Khaosok National Park, Surat Thani Province

Sarath Simsiri; Ratananaphadol Smitinand; Mana Eiambua

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v3i7.1280

Authors

Sarath Simsiri
Ratananaphadol Smitinand School of Tourism and Hospitality, Suan Dusit University, Thailand
Mana Eiambua School of Tourism and Hospitality, Suan Dusit University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i7.1280

Abstract

The study of Product and Packaging factors that Influence on Consumer Purchase Decision aims to study consumers' products demands inclusive of the factors affecting consumer interest and buying decisions and explores the characteristics of packaging that is consistent with consumer demand and to offer product and packaging design guideline which can attract and make consumer purchasing decisions. The study reveals consumers prefer local products, fine-looking packages which reasonable price, can use as a souvenir, geometric shape packaging are the factors affecting consumer interest and purchase decisions.Thus, this could benefit to design and develop products to meet the needs of consumers.

Author Biography

Sarath Simsiri

Ph.D., School of Tourism and Hospitality, Suan Dusit University, Thailand.

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