Cherdvong Saengsupavanich

Kasetsart University | KU · Faculty of International Maritime Studies

Water current flow characteristics represent crucial information required for the management of coastal tourism destinations. Strong currents or strange flow patterns can pose risks to beach visitors. This research examined the currents at Pattaya Bay, one of the most famous beaches in the world. Numerical simulations were undertaken. Sophisticated...

Sand bypassing is one of the promising solutions to rectify jetty-induced coastal erosion. Estimating alongshore sediment transport rate and understanding hydrodynamic conditions at a jetty are crucial for successful downdrift erosion management. This research investigated three major jetties in Thailand (Cha Am jetty, Krai jetty, and Na Saton jett...

When a revetment is selected to protect an eroding coastline, a proper implementation procedure is required to ensure that the revetment is successful. During the last 5 years (2016–2020), Thailand has armored 45.7 km of its shoreline with revetments. Its experience and the lessons learnt from past consecutive revetment implementations have shaped...

A jetty is a coastal structure constructed across the surf zone to prevent sediment deposition at a river mouth. It creates updrift accumulation and downdrift erosion. Deconstructing the jetty may restore the situation but create another problem. This study used the Cha-am beach in Thailand to simulate future shoreline positions under different sce...

Coastlines are constantly threatened by erosion. Effective coastal defense structures with the least environmental impacts are increasingly required. Submerged and emerged breakwaters have been implemented globally, while positively or negatively creating impacts on the environment. One of the most significant concerns in applying breakwaters is ho...

A stepped revetment has proven to be able to attenuate wave run-up height and wave overtopping discharge more effectively than a dike or a smooth-slope revetment does. However, the investigation into the optimal design of a stepped revetment, tailored to different wave and coastal conditions, is notably lacking. This paper introduces a computationa...

Construction of jetties has been repeatedly demonstrated to cause significant erosion in the downdrift area. Various mitigation structures and regulations have been extensively implemented, including engineering and coastal managerial approaches. However, such implementations are not always successful under different circumstances. Therefore, a sys...

Climate change alters the climate condition and ocean environment, leading to accelerated coastal erosion and a shift in the coastline shape. From previous studies, Southeast Asia's coastal region is suffering from severe coastal erosion. It is most sensitive and vulnerable to climate change, has broad and densely populated coastlines, and is under...

Seaports are gateways that connect a nation to the world economy. With trade by sea increasing due to globalization, the need for the improvement and development of seaports cannot be overlooked. While the development of ports is considered essential for the economic growth and prosperity of a nation, they also result in environmental deterioration...

It is undeniable that a mega port is important to the nation’s economy and its population. On the other hand, a port construction creates numerous environmental impacts. To achieve sustainable development, environmental mitigation measures need to be strictly followed. Since a mega port is constructed once in many decades, a case study during the p...

Different countries practice various approaches to coastal erosion management, which have characteristics strengths and weaknesses. Protection of the land from coastal erosion is a complex task, and it depends on many socioeconomic and environmental factors. Asian countries have unique cultural, social, environmental, and political behaviors. There...

Coastal structures, especially revetments, have been widely implemented to protect properties and infrastructures from erosive waves during storms. While being incompatible with nature-based solutions, revetments have still been constructed due to their effectiveness in solving coastal erosion. One of the most crucial concerns that should be consid...

The complexity of the coastal environment and the advent of climate change cause coastal erosion, which is incontrovertibly a significant concern worldwide, including Peninsular Malaysia, where, the coast is threatened by severe erosion linked to anthropogenic factors and monsoonal wind-driven waves. Consequently, the Malaysian government implement...

Beach nourishment is not a permanent solution against beach erosion, as periodic renourishment will be needed to maintain its effectiveness. Numerous publications show that it may potentially affect the entire marine ecosystem, yet it is still being implemented nowadays, and its use is predicted to expand. The environmental impacts of beach nourish...

COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the intricate relationships between human health, the social-ecological system, and coastal management in an era of climate and global change [...]

Globally, coastal areas are eroding due to climate change, which influences sea level rise, storm surge, cyclones, and hurricanes. During the past two decades, the coastline areas bordering the Gulf of Thailand have been gradually eroded and extended, with no indication of subsiding, specifically during the northeast monsoon storm season. Subsequen...

Coastal revetment has a main function to protect eroding shorelines. Sometimes, the revetment is considered ineffective and harmful to the environment. This article presents 3 case studies in Thailand where stepped concrete revetments were successfully implemented. If theoretically accurately designed, the revetments will not only protect the coast...

Protecting an eroding coastline is necessary. This study presents how Thailand is undertaking a revetment project by using the Pra-Ae beach as an excellent example where the stepped concrete revetment was successfully implemented and fundamental coastal engineering data was gathered. Public involvement and a surveys involving homes and homeowners o...

Coastal zones are susceptible to erosion. Managing a long stretch of coast demands prioritization. Coastal erosion vulnerability assessment is a vital tool to rank coasts with different levels of risk. This study reviews and tabulates how six physical and geomorphological parameters have been recently applied: coastal features, coastal elevation, c...

A sand spit is a deposition of sediments built up and diverging from the coast. The spit can be beneficial or create problems. Understanding and being able to forecast its evolution is the key to maximizing its advantages and minimizing its drawbacks. Along the southern Gulf of Thailand, there are 3 major sand spits, being Laem Talumpuk spit, Laem...

Mangrove-mud coasts across the world erode because of uninformed management, conversion of mangrove forests into aquaculture ponds, development of infrastructure and urbanization, and/or extraction of groundwater inducing land subsidence. The accompanied loss of ecosystem values, amongst which safety against flooding, has far reaching consequences...

The study investigated what coastal communities perceived as influencing criteria used by the government of Thailand to choose a particular location for coastal protection. Every sea-connected local governmental unit in Chonburi province was approached. All 69 seafront villages/communities were requested for interviews, and 51 of them accepted. Dur...

Understanding the dynamics of the problem is a key to successful coastal management. This research explored current coastal problems occurring in Chonburi province, Thailand. Due to its second largest gross provincial products per capita and its 170 km of diverse coastline, the coastal problems occurring in Chonburi province could represent the coa...

This research revealed the intangible benefit of preserving the downdrift eroded shoreline at Cha-Am beach, Thailand. It integrated coastal engineering and environmental economics to urge for the beach restoration. Although providing some benefits, the jetty at Cha-am beach has also created severe downdrift coastal erosion. The research began with...

Chiang Saen Commercial Port, Thailand is located on the Mekong River. The port experienced poor water quality within its basin during dry season. The limited water circulation in the port originated from the ever-growing large sand dune at the port entrance and the shape of the port itself. A proposal to enhance the water flow was evaluated involvi...

Maritime Technology and Research (MTR) (E-ISSN: 2651-205X) is launched to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Thailand. MTR is a peer-reviewed journal covering all areas of Maritime Technology. It provides a forum for discussion of current issues, new idea and developments, as well as b...

Prediction of the water level during extreme events is crucial for coastal management. When the wind blows, the seawater level becomes elevated. Underestimation of the seawater level during a storm can lead to unacceptable outcomes such as coastal inundation, ineffective coastal planning, and failure of coastal structures. This research derived 11...

This article presents a current procedure that Thailand is undertaking to design a coastal revetment. Had Sai Kaew beach, located in the south of Thailand, experienced severe erosion. Coastal protection structure was urgently required. The design process comprised many steps such as a bathymetric survey, sediment sampling, wave climate analysis, wa...

Prediction of water level during extreme events is crucial for coastal management. When the wind blows, the water level becomes elevated. The magnitude of the elevated water level can be estimated by adding up the effects from various phenomena, some of which may not be accurately describable. Underestimation of the water level during a storm can l...

Protecting a muddy coastline from erosion is not an easy task since various constraints complicate the issue. This study presents a story on the management of muddy coastal erosion by utilizing a case study of the muddy coastline along Chachoengsao province, Thailand. The study started with collecting and analyzing site-specific fundamental data su...

Detached breakwaters have been implemented for coastal protection. As society evolves and community livelihood has been acknowledged as an ingredient for sustainable coastal development, the breakwaters must do more than just dissipate wave forces. Using detached breakwaters in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand as a case study, this research p...

The optimal location of a steel hub in Thailand was analysed by applying a specific research methodology designed to evaluate locations near the seaports. The growth of Thailand's steel industry has become a centre of attention in the last decade, resulting in substantial efforts to form a distribution service centre to minimise the logistic costs...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for development projects that may have negative impacts on people and environment. A screening procedure plays a crucial role in determining whether an EIA is required for a particular proposal. Misjudging the EIA requirement results in the unnecessary EIA being undertaken and causes mental anguish to...

The impact of a proposed pier on tidal current alteration was evaluated. The proposed pier location was in Salad Bay on Koa Kood Island, Trat province, Thailand, and was designed to accommodate passenger ships with a draft of less than 2 m. The study began with collecting necessary data, including bathymetric, water elevation and tidal current char...

Stakeholder participation is crucial for collective environmental management. This article unearths factors that influence stakeholder involvement, with emphasis on their associated origins. The management of a drainage canal in Map Ta Phut industrial estate, Thailand, was studied. Seven types of constraints were identified, namely: (a) distrust, g...

This paper presents the current Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system for Thailand. The steps of the EIA approval and procedures are summarized. More particularly, the study focuses on port developments. Guidelines, prepared by the national authority, are presented that help EIA practitioners to prepare EIA reports for port projects. The EIA...

This study presents how Thailand applied an integrated approach to tackle erosion problems by using a case study in Nakorn Si Thammarat province. Communities along 36 km of coastline suffered from continual erosion. Community members believed the erosion was a natural phenomenon that was intensified by human actions. Historical erosion rate estimat...

This study attempts to integrate environmental economics and coastal engineering in managing port-induced coastal erosion occurring at a common beach by using Map Ta Phut port in Thailand as a case study. The existence of the port creates coastal erosion which can be considered an externality that affects local inhabitants, and a port owner and shi...

Keywords: Environmental performance indicators ISO14001 Port state control Industrial port and estate Thailand a b s t r a c t This study integrates procedures of ISO14001 and port state control to establish environmental perfor-mance indicators (EPIs), specific to industrial ports and estates. Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), an own...