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The Architectural Conservation Process of Amphawa Community and its Impact
並列摘要
The Project to conserve Amphawa archtitecture and revive Amphawa Floating Market serves as a model for conservation of old riverside or canalside communities nationwide for tourist attractions. Once the biggest floating market set in an unrivalled cultural environment of orchards such as coconut, in 1970, Amphawa became almost unknown to anyone as a floating market since the road network around that area was expanded and cars were widely used. The younger generation moved out of the area and the houses there were not properly maintained. However, the houses in Amphawa still retained their unique characteristics as houses on the canal. Such houses are made of teak and orchards are in the background. From 2001 to 2004, the residents, the Amphawa Municipality and other agencies worked together to conserve those houses and revive the floating market; as a result, Amphawa community has become a well-known tourist attraction whose charm lies in its cultural and natural heritage. More tourists mean more income for the locals and more relocation of the locals who used to work outside the community. The locals all help restore their traditions and customs. Although Amphawa community is a small-scale case study, its success has an impact in physical, socio-economic and cultural aspect especially in the Central Region of Thailand. In brief, Amphawa became a model of Architectural conservation and regeneration for many water-based communities nationwide.