The transformation of an agricultural district into a recreational zone : facts, impacts, and management questions, a study on Pakchong district, Thailand | |
| Author | Pochanie Chusri |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-95-03 |
| Subject(s) | Land use, Rural--Thailand--Pakchong Recreation areas--Thailand--Pakchong |
| Note | A Research Study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-95-03 |
| Abstract | The transformation from agricultural district into recreational zone of Pakchong District is a phenomena that has strated to occur in Thailand since the last decade. The prosperous economy of Thailand and a stable economic growth since the First National Development Plan to the Seventh National Development Plan contributed greatly to the emergence of a large middle class in Bangkok and key cities. The country's GDP now comprises of industrial outputs rather than agricultural outputs as it used to be during the earlier plans. But the decline of agriculture and income disparities between the rural and urban continues to exist anyway. And economic boom goes side by side with land price boom either in rural or urban areas. For the large percentage of farmers who see no hope in farming are tempted to sell their lands and moved on to new occupations. There is no transformation in human history without any loss. The change from agricultural zone to recreational zone in some aspect may increase value of land. Golf coures, resorts, recreational projects, are new to surrounding villages. It provides alternative sources of employment to local population, but it does implant environmental impact and influences socioeconomic life of local residences. Many questions arose during the study had been conducted in Pakchong. At its best this study is an effort to find facts and more effective measure for controlling and or promotion of this business. Obviously, a precise land use classificiation and planning practice would be function to ensure a sustainable development. Without planning together with efficient enforcement, environmental depletion is unavoidable. Notes: 1. This Research Study was completed as part of the requirements for the SPRING (Asia) Program. SPRING, an acronym for Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies, is an M. Sc. program jointly offered by AIT and the University of Dortmund, Germany. Under the SPRING Program, a Research Study earring 12 credits must be conceptualized and compleated within only one term, i.e., from 1st July. Preferably, the topic should be related to the preceding district development workshop. The SPRING Program thus differs from other M. Sc. programs at AIT where most students write a thesis which spans at least eight months. 2. Professor V.Kreibich (University of Dortmund, Germany) attended the final examinations of the SPRING (Asia) students in August 1995. |
| Year | 1995 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-95-03 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, Hans Detlef; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Routray, Jayant Kumar ;Sheng, Yap Kioe |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1995 |