Studies socio-cultural impact of tourism in Bangkok Metropolis, in Changwat Nakhon Pathom, Changwat Ratchaburi and in Changwat Kanchanaburi. Describes general aspects of these communities, including geographical conditions, transportation, physical aspects, and socio-economic and cultural aspects. Considers origins of tourism in the studied areas, covering conditions of communities before and after having tourists, impacts of tourism on the people in the markets and on orchardmen. Includes suggestions