Road, Small Canal, Local and International Development and Impacts upon Community's Way of Life

Authors

  • Ake Tangsupvattana Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
  • Weera Wongsatjachock Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v46i2.1208

Keywords:

Governance, Sustainable Development, Network Participation, Technology for People Participation in Community

Abstract

This research article analyzed and synthesized the two pieces of research which studied politics of development and development projects impacting communities. The first research discussedeconomic opportunities and impacts of Nan-LuangPrabangroad link constructed under the idea of regionalization and ASEAN integration. The research demonstrated how the road link affected Nan andLuangPrabang community in case of national developments both Thailand and Lao PDR. The second research focused on preserving local resources and building community networks through minor streams and canals called as Lampradong and the livelihood of Amphawa community. This area has been developed for tourism and economic growth at national and local levels.Both pieces of research employed qualitative methods as documentary research, structured questionnaires, in-depth interview, and participatory action research to verify the research questions.The findings revealed problems and their impacts on communities in terms of interaction among economic, political, social, cultural and technological issues emerging from politics of both regional and local development. The research suggests that the local people should have a chance to participate and choose how to live in the period of regional, national and local development for sustainable development.

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Published

06-12-2022

How to Cite

Tangsupvattana, Ake, and Weera Wongsatjachock. 2022. “Road, Small Canal, Local and International Development and Impacts upon Community’s Way of Life”. Chulalongkorn University Journal of Social Sciences 46 (2). Bangkok, Thailand:85-108. https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v46i2.1208.

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