AuthorCummins, R. A.
TitleMekong River Handbook = คู่มือแม่น้ำโขง / R. A. Cummins, L. E. Wood
Imprint Bangkok : Military Research and Development Center, 1969
Connect tohttp://eresource.car.chula.ac.th/chula-ebooks/detail.asp?bcode=CHULAB009659
Descript 361 p. : ill., maps

SUMMARY

Describes ethnic character of N.E. Thailand population along the border with Laos; the agriculture, husbandry and fishing; and the road, rail, air and river transportation. Contains a classification system for boats and discusses the types, numbers and uses of the vessels on the Mekong. Includes data on traffic patterns and ferry traffic. For the 16 amphoes sharing the river boundary, a topographic description of the amphoe and the physical characteristics of the river drawn from hydrographic data are given. Describes river banks on both sides, including vegetation data. Presents data on health, communications, police, agriculture, road networks, and industry for each amphoe.


SUBJECT

  1. transport
  2. industry
  3. fish
  4. geography
  5. health
  6. husbandry
  7. forestry
  8. Mekong River
  9. water resources
  10. demography
  11. agriculture
  12. ethnic groups
  13. communication