RECREATION BENEFITS OF BEACH NOURISHMENT TO PREVENT COASTAL EROSION AT THE CHALATHAT BEACH, SONGKHLA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/jesm.2024.5Keywords:
Recreation Benefits, Beach Nourishment, Coastal ErosionAbstract
The issue of coastal erosion in Thailand, particularly on the Chalatat beach in Gulf of Thailand, has persisted for a considerable period of time. The state agency has opted to prohibit coastal erosion by beach nourishment, as this measure can deter coastal attacks and also function as a leisure destination. The objective of this study is to evaluate the leisure advantages of sand filled areas, examine the patterns and recreational habits of individuals visiting the sand filled beach through the utilization of the Individual Travel Cost Methods (ITCM), and gather surveys from a representative sample of individuals frequenting recreational locations. A sample of 400 individuals is randomly selected and assessed to determine the demand for visiting the areas by utilizing Multiple Linear Regression technic and then estimating the consumer surplus. The findings revealed that the overall value amounts to 25.5 million baht annually, with an estimated average of 461.10 Baht per individual on every occasion. Meanwhile, the budget for beach nourishment at Chalatat beach is approximately 14.7 million baht. This value demonstrates the advantages of utilizing the sand filled technic to mitigate coastal erosion for recreational reasons. The State Department can utilize the research findings to determine strategies for mitigating coastal erosion, with the aim of optimizing the advantages for the local population.
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