In the past, Thai people liked to travel to temples to make merit in various places. which is not counted as traveling During the reign of King Rama 4-5 Thai people began to know about tourism due to the western values that came to Thailand. King Rama V ordered the construction of a residence for his son and the royal family so that they could be treated for illnesses on Koh Sichang. which he said was a place with good weather Later, it was opened for foreigners and Thais to rent for vacation and entertain guests from the city on Koh Sichang. In the past, we called it "Asaiyastan", meaning it is a vacation place. Koh Sichang is probably the starting point for Thailand's top seaside resorts that began to emerge in the year 1950. 111 Information from... Professor (Special) Thongthong Chandransu, Former Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office Art & Culture Talk Special episode "This is where I live..Koh Sichang" # Community Tourism Enterprise by Koh Si Chang Community"