THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES FROM THE EFFECTS OF FLASH FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE IN THE AREA OF SUB - BASIN OF LOWER KWAIYAI, KANCHANABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

          The objectives of this research article were to study the general conditions of preservation of historical and cultural landscapes from the effects of flash flood and landslide in the area of sub - basin of lower Kwaiyai and to study the conservation means for the changing historical and cultural landscapes of the impacts of flash flood and landslide in the area. It is qualitative research. By collecting data from documents, observation, and interview data from key informants from the concerned public and private sectors for 54 persons in Muang, Srisawasdi, and Thongphaphum districts. And content analysis. The research results showed that 1) the general condition of the area found that: 1.1) the historical and cultural awareness of people in the area - studied remain low. 1.2) the idea of localism emphasized the alertness of the community for the participation of the local administrative management remained at the level needed for boosting. 1.3) the potentiality, rights, and power of the local community for local resource control and management participation were insignificant. 1.4) although people in the areas had their languages, customs, traditions, cultures, and ways of life, which are unique and dominant, they still lack dissemination to outside society. 1.5) the stakeholders have stakes, are aware, and understand the risks from the impact of flash floods and debris flow in the sub - basin of lower Kwaiyai. 1.6) people in the areas had no big systematic data for further decision - making plans. 2) Conservation guidelines found that adherence to the local Buddhist religion is the core idea of preserving the historical and cultural landscape of the people of the three districts. Besides this, encouraging people's participation in the area is another crucial factor for preservation.