A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science

Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1983

This study, first , analyses the land system o f t he old town centre of Phuket in order to formulate policies and strategies for the conservation of old buildings in the town center. Second , the growth trend and direction of the t own is studied to examine whether any urban redevelop pressure has been focused on t he old town centre. In analyzing the land system, the land tenure, pattern of land subdivision and situation of old buildings as real estates have been taken into consideration. The growth trend and direction of the city is examined , using the land value increases over a ten year period of time for the whole town. As a result, the formation of small groups of land owners and some measures pertaining to land taxation and land tenure are recommended for the preliminary implementation of a conservation plan. The growth trend and direction of the town towards southeast is identified, and it is found that the adoption of a conservation policy in the town center will not disturb the growth of the town.