Sea mobility, territorial changes and adaptation : resource use and consumption patterns in the Southern Islands of Thailand
Issued Date
2007
Copyright Date
2007
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Language
eng
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application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
viii, 158 leaves : ill.
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open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.Sc. (Natural Resources Management))--Mahidol University, 2007
Suggested Citation
Saovapa Atsilarat Sea mobility, territorial changes and adaptation : resource use and consumption patterns in the Southern Islands of Thailand. Thesis (M.Sc. (Natural Resources Management))--Mahidol University, 2007. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/96967
Title
Sea mobility, territorial changes and adaptation : resource use and consumption patterns in the Southern Islands of Thailand
Alternative Title(s)
วัฒนธรรมการเร่ร่อนในทะเล, การเปลี่ยนแปลงอาณาเขต และการปรับตัว : การใช้ทรัพยากร และรูปแบบการบริโภคในหมู่เกาะตอนใต้ของประเทศไทย
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Abstract
The Moken of the Surin Islands are sea gypsies whose lives and territorialities have been related to the sea for a long time, but their sea mobility has been changed in response to the establishment of the Surin Islands National Park. Being forced into sedentarisation is a critical point of change altering the Moken's territorial patterns. The objectives of this study were: 1) to identify changes in territorial patterns after the establishment of Surin Islands National Park; 2) to investigate marine food resource dependency, and 3) to examine the adaptive patterns of marine food resource use and consumption. This study was conducted as qualitative research using in depth interviews, non participant and participant observation and semi structured interviews. To examine the Moken culture group, the Ao Bon Yai Moken community was chosen as the unit of analysis. National Park Authority was studied as a stakeholder through interviews and document analysis. Four attributes, physical and technical characteristics of the resources, decision-making arrangements, patterns of interaction, and outcomes were descriptively analysed following Oakerson's framework in order to explain the adaptive patterns of marine resource use and territory through the learning process of the Moken. The study results demonstrate that resource accessibility has been constrained by National Park rules and regulations, for example the prohibition on harvesting rare species, including turtles, giant clams, sea cucumbers and decorative seashells and the permission to use only small scale fishing tools. Many territories, including Ao Jaak, Ao Mai Ngam, Ao Chong Khad, Ao Tao, Ao Suthep, Hin Pae and Torinla Island have been shared with tourism activities. The Moken are now unable to effectively manage their own territory and resources resulting in the loss of self governance within their community. In addition, the higher rate of deterioration of some species has decreased the Moken's choices to utilize resources within the protected area, for example wing shells, rough periwinkles, sardines, and mullet. In response to a series of changes such as modified harvesting patterns, bigger fishing ranges, congested access, high technology use, and area zoning was adopted at first by the Moken. Their current dietary pattern has shifted to non natural foods which are rich in energy but low in micronutrient density. This pattern is associated with increased incidence of chronic and degenerative diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and dental caries. Adaptation of social interaction and operational rules within the community has not been entirely successful. This has led to continued destruction of marine resources beginning at their village, Ao Bon Yai.
Description
Natural Resources Management (Mahidol University 2007)
Degree Name
Master of Science
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies
Degree Discipline
Natural Resources Management
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University