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Socio-economic changes in the course of commercialization coastal aquaculture in Chanthaburi province, Thailand

AuthorSiriluck Sirisup
Call NumberAIT RSPR no. HS-88-10
Subject(s)Mariculture--Thailand--Chanthaburi

NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementResearch studies project report ; no. HS-88-10
AbstractSocio-economic changes that have taken place in three coastal sub-districts in Chanthaburi Province in the course of development of coastal aquaculture were highlighted . These changes affected the livelihood of coastal villagers who used to rely on mangrove forests as their major source of earnings. Many villagers lost the right to access these resources, while some others were gaining as the local economy diversified, venturing into aqua- farming. Losing and ga1n1ng were found being grossly unbalanced, having caused even greater income disparity among the native population. Even thos e coastal villagers who had switched to aquaculture faced problems arising from endogenous and exogenous impacts upon their environment. Possible improvements are identified which emphasize the sharing of natural resources through their planned allocation among the members of this rural society and the strengthening of the status of small-scale entrepreneurs originating from the native coastal population.
Year1988
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-88-10
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSHuman Settlement (HS)
Chairperson(s)Weber, Karl E. ;Demaine, Harvey;
Examination Committee(s)Little, David C.
Scholarship Donor(s)The Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands ;
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988


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