The Conditions and Common Characteristics of Areas Affected by Recurring Seawater Intrusion into Lakes and Agricultural Lands in the Songkhla Lake Basin of Thailand

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seawater intrusion Songkhla Lagoon Basin public administration

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Yossathorn Taweephon
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University, Thailand

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This article aims to examine the conditions and common characteristics of areas affected by recurring seawater intrusion into lakes and agricultural lands in the Songkhla Lake Basin of Thailand. The study employs a qualitative research approach, collecting data through online in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders and field surveys conducted within the Songkhla Lake Basin. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that: 1) the conditions of seawater intrusion across most areas in the Songkhla Lake Basin are largely similar, significantly affecting local livelihoods and daily life, particularly in Ranot District, Krasae Sin District, Singhanakhon District, and Sathing Phra District of Songkhla Province; 2) government efforts to address seawater intrusion in these areas have consistently faced ongoing constraints; 3) the government has attempted to shift its role in addressing seawater intrusion; and 4) although public participation in addressing seawater intrusion in the Songkhla Lake Basin has increased, government agencies continue to rely on conventional approaches, resulting in seawater intrusion remaining a recurring problem that has yet to be resolved sustainably.

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Taweephon, Y. (2026). The Conditions and Common Characteristics of Areas Affected by Recurring Seawater Intrusion into Lakes and Agricultural Lands in the Songkhla Lake Basin of Thailand. SSRU Journal of Public Administration, 9(2), 85–100. retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SSRUJPD/article/view/281120
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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): May-August
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