The History of Inland Waterway Development in Thailand. Part I. Canal Construction in the Chao Phraya River System, Central Thailand. Part II. Traditional Transportation System Development in Thailand: Inland Waterways.
Abstract
It is the purpose of this study to take an initial step in the analysis of the inter-relationships between man, his works and his environment in the case of the Chao Phraya River delta of Thailand. From the limited information available, this paper will atempt to answer the questions when, how and why were the canals built. At the same time, this description and analysis of the hydraulic works will be seen in the larger context of the development of the Thai state, suggesting, in some cases, the effects which canal and waterway maintenance projects have had upon the course of the history of Thailand.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0777984
Entities
People
- James A. Hafner
- Robert V. Hubbard
Organizations
- University of Michigan