Roles of Nakhonpathom's local NGO for improving the water quality of the Thachin River | |
| Author | Pimon Jiravithayaboon |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. EV-03-02 |
| Subject(s) | Water quality--Thailand--Nakorn Pathom Non-governmental organizations|zThailand |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (Executive). |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The Thachin River Basin is the most second important basin in the country located in the central part of Thailand. The main channel of the Thachin River with 325-kms length flows via four provinces: Chainat, Suphanburi, Nakhonpathom, and Samutsakom. Deterioration of the Thachin river's water quality especially in the lower part (in Nakhonpathom and Samutsakom provinces) has the greatest environmental impact, which has been a major concern to citizens and officials for more than two decades. In the past, environmental management in Thailand was the responsibility of the government, therefore many policies, strategies and enforcement activities were in the hands of government officials. At present, Thailand people have more rights in environmental management according to laws and regulations. Public Participation has many levels in various approaches such as technical approaches, stakeholders involvement, understanding and awareness build-up, playing roles as committees and establishment of partnership. This research conducted in May 2003, explains pubic participation focused on the "We Love Thachin Nakhonpathom Club". This club is the most importance one as it plays role of leader and created many activities in the water resources protection in Nakhonpathom provmce. One of the water resource management approaches is to train villagers to assess water quality by using pack test or test kits. This research also addresses the results of communities' visit and presents the parameters that are appropriate to apply in the area. They are pH, Conductivity and DO (Dissolved Oxygen). |
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Preeda Parkpian;Samorn Muttamara |
| Examination Committee(s) | Thammarat Koottatep |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Pollution Control Department;Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |