Specific Plan Preparation of the Development and Adaptation in Land-Use Waterfront Area of Bangluang Market Rattanakosin Era 122

Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122 is situated along Tha Chin River and flood frequently occurs in every year during rainy season. In the past, local people did not have to adapt themselves much since the market was the place where goods were traded and provided for only people in the community and neighborhood. However, at present, national development and tourism development leads to land utilizations and alterations of building usage. That is, utilization for commercial purposes is getting intense to support tourists and visitors from outside. Therefore, products and furniture in households are relatively valuable which are at risks of being damaged by instant flood and failure to relocate such items out of the areas when natural disaster emerges. The 1st research question is how area in Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122 are utilized, the second question is what the figure and building mass analysis in Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122 looks like and the 2rd question is which plan is appropriate to be determined as specific plan of Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122. The objectives of this research are 1) to examine condition of land utilization, 2) to analyze figures and mass of buildings in Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122 and 3) to provide an alternative plan for adaptation in land land-use waterfront areas of Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122 to be determined as a specific plan. The discovery will be beneficial to planning in dealing with potential flood in each year. The community has a guideline to support decision on spatial development or area improvement for safety and flood prevention in Bangluang market rattanakosin Era 122. Additionally, it reduces risks of losing areas in architecturally and historically valuable old market of Thailand and enhances safety for local residents.