Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi
Climate change is increasingly impacting both environments and human communities. Coastal regions in Thailand are experiencing more severe impacts, which vary based on the unique physical and socio-economic characteristics of each area. To assess the vulnerability of coastal regions in Thailand, thi...
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| author | Pannee Cheewinsiriwat Uma Langkulsen Vanida Lertwattanamongkol Wanlee Poompongthai Augustine Lambonmung Chalermpol Chamchan Suparee Boonmanunt Kanchana Nakhapakorn Cherith Moses |
| author_facet | Pannee Cheewinsiriwat Uma Langkulsen Vanida Lertwattanamongkol Wanlee Poompongthai Augustine Lambonmung Chalermpol Chamchan Suparee Boonmanunt Kanchana Nakhapakorn Cherith Moses |
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| description | Climate change is increasingly impacting both environments and human communities. Coastal regions in Thailand are experiencing more severe impacts, which vary based on the unique physical and socio-economic characteristics of each area. To assess the vulnerability of coastal regions in Thailand, this study focused on two provinces, Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) and Krabi, each representing distinct coastal environments. NST, situated on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, has an agriculture-based economy, while Krabi, on the Andaman Sea’s west coast, relies heavily on tourism. The study utilized a multi-criteria decision analysis approach (MCDA) and GIS to analyze the Coastal Vulnerability Index at the sub-district level. The results revealed that, although NST was more vulnerable than Krabi to socio-economic factors such as the poverty rate and the number of fishery households, Krabi was much more vulnerable in the physical environment, including wave height, tidal level, coastal erosion, and slope. However, overall, Krabi exhibited high to the highest levels of coastal vulnerability, while NST displayed moderate to high levels. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and government agencies, aiding in the development of strategies to mitigate vulnerability and enhance the quality of life for local residents in both provinces. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-38cbfb62959648a4b2fe5efd9ce44a672024-03-27T14:04:38ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602024-03-0113314210.3390/socsci13030142Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and KrabiPannee Cheewinsiriwat0Uma Langkulsen1Vanida Lertwattanamongkol2Wanlee Poompongthai3Augustine Lambonmung4Chalermpol Chamchan5Suparee Boonmanunt6Kanchana Nakhapakorn7Cherith Moses8Center of Excellence in Geography and Geoinformatics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, ThailandCenter of Excellence in Geography and Geoinformatics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandDepartment of Geography, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, ThailandInstitute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, ThailandFaculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandDepartment of History, Geography and Social Sciences, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, UKClimate change is increasingly impacting both environments and human communities. Coastal regions in Thailand are experiencing more severe impacts, which vary based on the unique physical and socio-economic characteristics of each area. To assess the vulnerability of coastal regions in Thailand, this study focused on two provinces, Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) and Krabi, each representing distinct coastal environments. NST, situated on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, has an agriculture-based economy, while Krabi, on the Andaman Sea’s west coast, relies heavily on tourism. The study utilized a multi-criteria decision analysis approach (MCDA) and GIS to analyze the Coastal Vulnerability Index at the sub-district level. The results revealed that, although NST was more vulnerable than Krabi to socio-economic factors such as the poverty rate and the number of fishery households, Krabi was much more vulnerable in the physical environment, including wave height, tidal level, coastal erosion, and slope. However, overall, Krabi exhibited high to the highest levels of coastal vulnerability, while NST displayed moderate to high levels. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and government agencies, aiding in the development of strategies to mitigate vulnerability and enhance the quality of life for local residents in both provinces.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/3/142coastal vulnerability indexGISmulti-criteria decision analysisThai CoastKrabiNakhon Si Thammarat |
| spellingShingle | Pannee Cheewinsiriwat Uma Langkulsen Vanida Lertwattanamongkol Wanlee Poompongthai Augustine Lambonmung Chalermpol Chamchan Suparee Boonmanunt Kanchana Nakhapakorn Cherith Moses Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi Social Sciences coastal vulnerability index GIS multi-criteria decision analysis Thai Coast Krabi Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| title | Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi |
| title_full | Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi |
| title_fullStr | Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi |
| title_short | Assessing Coastal Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi |
| title_sort | assessing coastal vulnerability to climate change a case study of nakhon si thammarat and krabi |
| topic | coastal vulnerability index GIS multi-criteria decision analysis Thai Coast Krabi Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/3/142 |
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