Impact Assessment of Flash Flood on the Tourism Sector : A Case Study of Nan Province

Authors

  • Jutima Suttaket Graduate student, Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
  • Thitirat Panbamrungkij 6 Assist. Prof., Ph.D, Head of Department Geography, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Keywords:

Flash flood, Impact assessment of tourism, Flash Flood Potential Index, GIS, Nan province

Abstract

The aims of the present study are to evaluate the ‘at risk’ areas to flash floods in Nan using the Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI) and to develop an impact assessment of tourism model. Key effective elements of tourism to flash flood risk were included in the damage assessment model operated on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The results show that the most susceptible areas to flash floods are located in the northern part of Nan, consisting of Mueang Nan, Pua, Song Khwae, Bo Kluea, and Thung Chang districts. These areas are on steep slopes and receive the highest average annual rainfall. In regards to the impact assessment of flash floods on the tourism sector, Du Tai, Chai Sathan, Pha Sing and Nai Wiang sub-district of Mueang Nan district, Muang Tuet and Fai Kaeo sub-district of Phu Phiang district and Pua sub-district of Pua district are the most notable areas because they are clustered with valuable tourist attractions and accommodation. Our findings may guide stakeholders to develop strategies for early warning systems, establishing guidelines on hazard mitigation and damage protection for tourist sites and tourism-related sectors.

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Published

2021-06-08

How to Cite

Suttaket, J., & Panbamrungkij, T. (2021). Impact Assessment of Flash Flood on the Tourism Sector : A Case Study of Nan Province. Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University, 43(1), 195–217. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jasu/article/view/252074