Model Local Ordinances on Waste and Wastewater Management in Krabi marine tourism town

Abstract

             Krabi Province is one of the Andaman Sea tourism group with natural beauty that attracts tourists. But facing problems with both waste and wastewater same as other provinces in the Andaman group which can be solved by the collaboration of local government organizations and private businesses  to jointly manage waste and wastewater. The model local ordinances on waste and wastewater management will be a power base of local government organizations. Research methodology adopted is qualitative research  consisting of documentary research; in-depth interview; participatory design, co-design; and  hearing  for getting answers which lead to the preparation of local ordinances . Research found that effective waste management  is waste separation before discarding away by community people and tourism businesses. There are 4 types of waste i.e., organic waste; valuable waste; hazardous waste; and toxic waste. The day of waste collecting will depend on colour bags. Tourism business will provide bags for collecting waste to tourists and handled back at the end of the trip. Waste water management will manage under wastewater treatment system. The wastewater emitters  are private business shop; hotel; accommodation; and tourism have to pay the treatment under the rate stipulated by law.