Utilization of Area along the Mae Suk Canal, Mae Jai District, Phayao Province

Abstract

The study entitled “Utilization of the area along the Mae Suk Canal, Mae Jai District, Phayao Province” aimed to 1) study the physical characteristics and utilization of the Mae Suk Canal area before and after the renovation; 2) propose architectural design guidelines; and 3) develop the use of the area on both sides of the canal. The study on the characteristics of using the Mae Suk canal area employed a specific questionnaire with the population and community leaders living along the Mae Suk canal area. The findings showed that the features of the original Mae Suk Canal were characterized by the sloping ground into the canal, with the continuous utilization of the canal area. It was changed to a concrete canal with a perpendicular pattern to the canal edge, making it more convenient to conduct the canal area than before the renovation. Based on the stated patterns and characteristics, the use of the area along the Mae Suk Canal has been proposed. It was summarized in two approaches: 1) promoting the use of the canal area improved by building bridges and stairs to connect the two sides of the canal, and 2) promoting the use of the canal area that has not been improved in the future. Proposing the area utilization model and raising awareness of the important canal areas to the community in the early stage of renovation, community participation would altogether lead to the determination of canal use areas in various locations, consistent with the characteristics of use and the community’s needs, appropriately.