THE STUDY OF BACKGROUND AND PEOPLE MOVEMENT IN CASE OF MAHAPHRAM LANDFILL, BANGBAN DISTRICT, PHRANAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

The article aims to study 1) The background and people movement in case of Mahaphram Landfill, Bangban, District Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya province. 2)To study the community's reactions and responses to the waste management situation at the Mahaphram Landfill , Bangban, District Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

The research employed the qualitative research methods based on in-depth interviews and documentary research techniques. The study showed that these landfill was moved from the old landfill in 2014, during the government of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). It make an impact on people in many areas such as rotten smell problem, air pollution problem, concerns about toxic contamination and, and fires in the landfill. In case of people movement, it was found that 1) people gathered to express symbolically against the construction of landfills 2) local governments have joined forces to negotiate with the government 3) organizing forums in cooperation with various academic networks and, 4) expression through various media channels including organizing public forum both inside and outside the area.