Participatory Water Resources Management in Phraek Nam Daeng Community, Samut Songkhram, Thailand

Abstract

This study was purposed to explore issues concerning water resources management, participatory water resources management and the outcomes of which in Phraek Nam Daeng Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram, Thailand, through qualitative research methodology, collecting data by interviewing 15 relevant individuals from the public sector and the community. It was found that the issues observed in water resources management of the subdistrict originated from the inappositeness of public water resources management schemes for such areas with three-water ecosystem (saline, brackish, and fresh), and the subdistrict’s resolution in response to such problems was derived from community-based participatory adaptation and mitigation under development of problem-solving knowledge through practice of research, amalgamation of local wisdoms, and encouragement of practical execution of problem solving approaches. Recognition and cooperation towards involving public agencies in concern therewith would bring about effectual water resources management, reinforcement, and experience in public water resources management policy to the community.