This study aims to investigate the behaviors of sports complex users, the factors affecting their decision as well as their satisfaction level with government sports complex in Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. The data analyzed in this study have been collected from the questionnaire completed by 400 residents of Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. The data collected are analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The data regarding personal information from the users of Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium and Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium show that most of the respondents are male, aged between 21 and 30 years old and have a bachelor’s degree. They have salary ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 baht. And most of Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium user are government officer but most of Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium are Private company employees. As regards the exercising behaviors of the individuals who choose Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium, it is found that they exercise 3-5 days per week, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Their exercise session lasts for 30 to 60 minutes. Most of them exercise with their friends and practice running. Their main reason of exercising is for good health. Look like the person who choose Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium. The findings from examining the factors place to the decision to choose government sports complex, Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium and Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium, reveal that the most important factor is place. In addition, it is found that the users who choose Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium express an average level of overall satisfaction, with the highest level of satisfaction on the spaciousness of the parking lot and convenience. The users of Chiang Mai Municipality show an average level of overall satisfaction with the highest level of satisfaction on the sports complex and the quality of the stadium. The users of both stadiums express different degree of satisfaction, with the users of Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary being more satisfied with the service than those of Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium. Key word: Government sports complex, Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium, The exercising behaviors, Satisfaction
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