| Author | Boonkarn Mangkonkarn |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. GT-93-29 |
| Subject(s) | Environmental impact analysis--Thailand--Lampang
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-93-29 |
| Abstract | The opencast coal and clay mines in Ban Mae Than Village, Mae Tha District,
Lampang Province cover approximately 18.9 km2 (11,806 rais). Within a radius of
3 km of the mines, there are approximately 6,000 persons in 7 villages. The
waste dumping and material transportation of the mines are the mining activit ies
that mainly generate several adverse effects to the envi ronment. The most severe
adverse impacts are the impact on public opinion and air quali ty. The former can
be mitigated by winning the trust of the villagers, arranging the publicity
campaign, and relying on the sincerity and good deeds. The latter can be reduced
by controlling the coal spontaneous combustion and arresting the dust from
transportation. The second detrimental impacts are n oise and degraded surface
water. Noise can be decreased by appropriate dumping practices, establishing
sound barriers, and frequent grading or paving the haulage road. The degraded
surface water can be mitigated by making more settling ponds and revegetat ing all
barren areas. The most beneficial impact of the mining is the employment of the
local people. However, the economic decline of the local residents after the
mining termination should be considered in the rehabilitation plan.
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| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-93-29 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prinya Nutalaya; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Noppadol Phien-wej;Orsmael, J. L. Van; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Germany (DAAD); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology |