@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005177,
	  title     = {A Practical Model for Managing Beach Safety Focusing on Tourist Drownings in Koh Samui, Thailand},
	  author    = {Siyathorn Khunon and  Thanawit Buafai},
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	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {This paper aims to investigate management of beach safety with a focus on tourist drownings in Samui. The data collected in this investigation will then lead to the proposal of a practical management model suitable for use in Samui. Qualitative research was conducted in the following manner: nine stakeholders from local government organizations and tourism businesses were interviewed in-depth. Additionally, a best practice case study from Phuket was applied to analyze beach safety. Twelve foreign tourists were also interviewed. Then, a focus group comprised of 32 people was used to determine practical solutions for enhancing tourists’ safety on the beach in Samui. A steering committee to coordinate between public and private organizations was proposed to manage and enhance tourists’ safety. A practical model is proposed to increase the safety level of tourists in Samui
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering},
	  volume    = {10},
	  number    = {8},
	  year      = {2016},
	  pages     = {2752 - 2756},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005177},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/116},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 116, 2016},
	}