Megaproject development relationships among stakeholders : the Thai Landbridge | |
| Author | Kantanat Chaipermsak |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-09-11 |
| Subject(s) | Thai Landbridge (Project) Project management |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Availability and efficiency of infrastructure contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction while the absence of adequate infrastructure services is one of the main problems that hinder the effort of development. In most developing countries, the demand of service infrastructures rising while existing infrastructures ranges of services are still far too scant. The problem might come from their readiness on such a big investment on infrastructure development. The potential megaproject development mechanism should be created in order to get people prepared and react firmly when the opportunity is coming. This research aims to find out how the megaproject development mechanism works. The research has been conducted under the unique single-case study basis. The research began with factors identification in order to develop the megaproject development model. After the model has completed, Thai Landbridge megaproject has been selected to be analyzed. Data collection was performed by a data observing process in one of the Landbridge conceptual meeting. Data analysis has been conducted by using explanation building method in which all the observed information and important evidences have been revealed and explained. Four key stakeholders' activities have been analyzed. It was found that, most of the time, government and infrastructure investor always play key roles on the Landbridge project development mechanism while the business investors' activities are mostly based on the key trade-related or commercial activities. By voluntarily involved in some part of the megaproject mechanism process, the communities had received their huge benefits as well. |
| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hadikusumo, B. Harimurti W.;Santi Charoenpornpattana ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | RTG Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2009 |