| Author | Shrestha, Chandra Bahadur |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-94-12 |
| Subject(s) | Regional planning--Thailand--Prachuap Khiri Khan
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| Note | A Research Study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineeering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-94-12 |
| Abstract | The study participated in the world wide methodical debate on the
spatial planning. The advocates of "Urban Funct i ons in Rural
Development" (UFRD) approach are challenging the validity of
"Location Allocation'' approach and vice a versa. In this context,
through extensive deliberation, this study has endeavored to
establish the argument that the combination of supply oriented UFRD
approach and optimization oriented location allocation approach can
maximize the social benefit of the public as well as private
investment.
This study experimented with series of techniques in order to
examine the centrality of market centers. In this process, it
became evident that the traditional scal ogram advocated by the
propounders of UFRD approach cannot truly reflect the centrality of
the market centers. Therefore, necessary adjustments are made to
make the tool more relevant and useful .
The third and most important experiment of this study was with the
"LOCNET" computer software package . This could be regarded as a
demonstration on the application of objective oriented computer
software package to solve the spatial problems . The results could
be obtained in reasonably shorter time and those are also more
precise than the manual crude methods.
As t he findings of the whole exercise, present and future hierarchy
of market centers are determined. Karnrnnerdnopkun i s recommended to
devel op as the regional market center and due to low development
potential the investment on Bankrut is proposed to freeze. Two
additional local market centers and one weekly market are also
proposed. Investment proposals are based on this concept of
hierarchy of market centers. Some urgent road improvement projects
are outlined in the investment proposal. The implementation of
those strategies during two successive five years planning periods
is expected to result higher level of accessibility of hinterland
vill ages to the all l evel of market centers . On the other hand by
strengthening the functions in existing and new market centers
would help to provide the qualitative service, which is necessary
for the economic development .
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, i s an M. Sc. program,
jointly offered by AIT and University of Dortmund, Germany . Under
the SPRING Program a Research Study carrying 12 credits , must be
conceptualized and completed within only one term, i.e. from 1st
May to 31st July. 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 Klaus R. Kunzmann (University of Dortmund, Germany)
attended the final examination of the SPRING (Asia) students in
August 1994.
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| Year | 1994 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-94-12 |
| 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, H.D.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Demaine, H.;Wickramanayake, B.W.E; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Germany (DAAD); |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |