An analysis of urban growth and retail distribution in Klong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand | |
| Author | Choesang, Tenzin |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.RS-11-09 |
| Subject(s) | Retail trade--Remote sensing--Thailand--Pathum Thani--Klong Luang City planning|xRemote sensing--Thailand--Pathum Thani--Klong Luang Land use|xRemote sensing--Thailand--Pathum Thani--Klong Luang |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Remote Sensing and GIS, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. RS-11-09 |
| Abstract | The establishment of commercial retail activities is virtually dependent on the location and accessibility according with socio-economic factors. The ability of predict future retail centers would therefore help planners, decision makers and investors in urban structure planning with the aim of decentralization. Thus, study aims to investigate the correlation between urban growth and retail distribution in Klong Luang district of Pahtum Thani Province. First, urban sprawl was measured using remote sensing and GIS techniques. Landsat images were classified in four classes to measure urban sprawl. Integrated cellular automata and Markov chain model was used to assess the transition and prediction of land use. Population and road network were analyzed as factors to urban growth. Secondly, convenience stores location of four brands, namely, 7-Eleven, 108 shops, Family Mart and Tesco Lotus were acquired and their distribution characteristic from year 1999 to 2010 were mapped and discussed. Then, the con-elation between urban factors and retail distribution was analyzed using Pearson's con-elation model. Finally, suitable location for retail stores was evaluated based on Analytical Hierarchy Process. The result shows that urban area increased approximately 100 km2 in test site. Land marks as an urban factor has highest impacts on retail distribution and based on AHP method, there are potential sites for new retail stores in sub district Klong 1, Klong 3 and Klong 6. |
| Year | 2011 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. RS-11-09 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Remote Sensing (RS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tripathi, Nitin Kumar |
| Examination Committee(s) | Donyaprueth Krairit; Taravudh Tipdecho |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2011 |