Boundary identification of Phuket Old town

Abstract

The research on old town boundary identification of Phuket aims to 1) tangible and intangible heritages study and evaluation, 2) Phuket old town and buffer zone identification study and 3) guidelines for Phuket old town conservation and development. The research method consists of history background and human settlement study, urban elements study, architectural and art study of ancient buildings and places, and cultural heritage value evaluation and ranking. Following this research, it can be concluded that the old town boundary of Phuket covered some of valued districts of Phuket in 2.76 square kilometers. While the buffer zone of Phuket old town boundary covered surrounding lower priority area in 6.75 square kilometers. Moreover to protect cultural heritages in the boundary, guidelines for Phuket old town conservation and development - generated by public hearing - consists of 1) public participation and communication, 2) awareness raising on sustainable urban conservation and development, 3) local life and activities promotion, 4) quality of life development, 5) manmade and nature hazard protection, 6) energy saving in transportation and environment quality and 7) building and infrastructure maintenance. Therefore, this research is under policy of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning