Quality of water in the Mun river at Pimai district, Nakhonnratchasima province and Ubonratchathani province for water way tourism. (Thai)

Abstract

The Mun river is the main river in Northeast Thailand which flows across many provinces including
Nakhonnratchasima, Burirum, Surin, Srisakes and Ubonratchathani. This river plays a main role both in
agriculture and in creating various jobs for people in rural areas. In the present, development of eco-tourism
along the Mun river has not been seriously encouraged. The aim of this research is to study the quality of water
in the Mun river and to provide data for eco-tourism development. The study areas were at Pimai district of
Nakhonratchasima; and Muang, Piboonmungsaharn and Khong-jium districts of Ubonratchathani. The depth
of the Mun river was measured and water samples were collected in winter, hot/dry season and rainy season
(B.E. 2545-2546). The physical and chemical properties of the water samples collected were analyzed.