Urban flood vulnerability and infrastructure development through governance : a case study of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration | |
| Author | Arboleda, Jose Luis Cabangon |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.DM-23-07 |
| Subject(s) | Floods--Bangkok--Thailand Urban policy--Bangkok--Thailand Environmental management--Bangkok--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The persisting threat of annual inundation that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has to face is amplified by climate change and rapid urbanization. Several initiatives to mitigate the impacts of urban flooding have already been implemented. However, BMA remains to be impacted by flooding as the risks remain. The aim of this research is to assess the urban flood vulnerability of BMA through the effectiveness of relevant flood infrastructure governance and implementation based on the level of extent of urban flooding. The first part of the research was conducted by first analyzing over two (2) decades of flood extent through both secondary data and processed satellite data, from the year 2000 to 2021. Afterwards, the land classification of BMA for the year 2000, 2009, and 2021 was analyzed. A logistic regression model and odds ratio analysis was performed to identify the relationship between the land classification and flood extent of BMA. The second part focused on the governance assessment and was performed by conducting a content analysis of relevant flood infrastructure policies and plans of BMA. Moreover, visually comparing the governance timeline and flood extent trend implies that the initiatives of BMA to control flood risks works. However, regular updating and implementing of policies and plans is required to ensure proper operability of these GBG flood infrastructures. Lastly, a district level vulnerability assessment was conducted to determine the most and least vulnerable districts of BMA. The research concludes that there is a high influential relationship between land cover classes and infrastructure governance with flooding extent in BMA. Thus, it is essential for all sectors to be mindful of land utilization, ensuring that there is a balance between urbanization and ecological health. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development + School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pal, Indrajit |
| Examination Committee(s) | Vilas Nitivattanon;Ekbordin Winijkul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Scholarships |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2023 |