Thailand has embarked on river basin-focused policies to improve technical infrastructure for and participation in water management. The Bang Phluang Irrigation Scheme in Thailand's eastern region was started in 1971 to provide irrigation water to control floods and to prevent salt-water intrusion. Farmers have increased the number of rice harvests and introduced fish and shrimp cultures. Agricultural intensification however has led to competition for water and to conflicts among farmers. The paper analyzes within the context of policy and institutional change the effects of agricultural intensification on water use water management conflicts and conflict resolution.
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2013.837356Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2014
Authors
Purotaganon, M.; Schmidt-Vogt, D.
Keywords
Water management, Irrigation, Intensification
