Authors : Prayoon Wongchantra, Kuantean Wongchantra, Uraiwan Praimee, Likhit Junkaew, Kannika Sookngam, Suparat Ongon and Surasak Kaeongam
Abstract: The Kha-Kang creek was originated from the Kok-Hin-Lad forest, Muang district, Maha Sarakham province and has total length of 60.82 km. A creek that are important to the public by utilization in agriculture and production of water supply. The objective of this research was to study the feasibility study in development of the Kha-Kang creek Muang district, Maha Sarakham province by divided into 3 phases: upstream, midstream and downstream. The scope of the study had 4 aspects of space and situation Kha-Kang creek; technical development of water resources Kha-Kang creek, economics, management Kha-Kang creek and public hearing. The research found that space and situation Kha-Kang creek. Kha-Kang creek flows through 8 sub-district including Khok-ko sub-district, Nong No sub-district, Thalad sub-district, Kaeng Loeng Jan sub-district, Lat Phatthana sub-district, Koeng sub-district, Khwao sub-district and Tha Tum sub-district, Maha Sarakham Province. The Kha-Kang creek was mainly used in agriculture and livestock. The technical development of water resources Kha-Kang creek example dredging, building a reservoir, build a dam, make a canal, economics irrigation project with a total budget of 25.3 million.baht. Which is cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of implementation. The management including the reconstruction of the canal, integrated water management and the public hearing. Most of the participants were able to participate and agree on the development of the development of Kha-Kang creek was appropriate for the area.
Prayoon Wongchantra, Kuantean Wongchantra, Uraiwan Praimee, Likhit Junkaew, Kannika Sookngam, Suparat Ongon and Surasak Kaeongam, 2020. The Feasibility Study in Development of the Kha-Kang Creek Muang District, Maha Sarakham Province. Environmental Research Journal, 14: 9-18.