Author: Moe Lwin Moe
AIT Library Call Number: AIT Thesis no. HS-92-35
Year: 1992
Academic Program: Human Settlement (HS)
Type: Thesis (M.Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 1991
Examination Committee: Hans Detlef Kammeier (Chairperson); Ira. M. Robinson, Ray W. Archer, A.T.M. Nurul Amin, (Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: This research study was aimed at achieving a thorough understanding of the Rangsit commercial subcenter in the extended metropolitan area of Bangkok as a preliminary stage in developing appropriate planning policies and guidelines. The research approach employed was to view the developmental situation from 4 levels of study, both from macro a nd micro perspectives. At the first two macro level, (1) the emergence of Rangsit is considered in t he context of evolution and c hanging metropolitan structure of the entire Bangkok Metropolitan Region and (2) actual growth trend and patter n in Northern Corridor, were reviewed from related literature and secondary data. The third level of study, an intensively urbanized area within a circle of 4kms radius centered a t the new highway intersection of Rangsit, was to investigate the phenomenon of rapid urban expansion of area surrounding the commercial center by mean s of windshield observations, analysis of maps and airphotographs. Finally, at the fourth level, a micro study was conducted to examine the utilization of shophouses in t h e study area and pattern of commercial strcture in Rang sit center itself. Study result revealed total of 1,604 commercial and non-commercial establishments currently occupy the shophoues in Rangsit area. And research result also displayed that vast trade area encompassed by Rangsit b y offering variety of goods a nd services to different income group of consumers. The distribution pattern, size and type of business found distinctly reflect the business location, population distribution, consumers pedestrian flow pattern and land rent. Essentially this conforms with the theoretical correlation between land rent and degree of accessibility, which in turn is based on proximity to major transport routes. Base d on the research results, two main recommendations were made concerning physical improvement and efficient management in the Rangsit commercial subcenter to ensure orderly development and improvement in the g
Scholarship Donor(s): Finland International Development Agency (FINIDA)
Note: A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology
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