| Author | Moe, Moe Lwin |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-91-23 |
| Subject(s) | Shopping centers--Thailand--Pathum Thani
|
| Note | A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree
of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-91-23 |
| 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 general situation of
the area. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-91-23 |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, Hans Detlef |
| Examination Committee(s) | Robinson, Ira. M. ;Archer, Ray W. ;Amin, A.T.M. Nurul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Finland International Development Agency
(FINIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |