1. Experience in Conservation Field Asian Academy for Heritage Management- 1st Field School
Tiamsoon Sirisrisak
Urban & Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture,
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, THAILAND
24 Nov.2003

2. Research Experiences
2003, “Thailand Cultural Environment” cooperate with Office of Environmental Policy and Planning and Nonthaburi government
2002, “Exhibition and Handbill Graphic Design” for “Phuket Old Town Festival V” by Phuket Municipality
2002, “Landuse Regulation Setting for Community along Om-Non canal, Bangkoknoi canal, and Bangkruay canal” in “Canal Community Conservation and Development Plan” cooperate with Office of Environmental Policy and Planning and Nontaburi government
2001, “Survey and Architectural Documentation for Mss. Liam’s Mansion Restoration, Bangkok”
2000, An Inventory Study for Conservation of Nang-Leong District, Bangkok
2000, [Course Assistant] “Craftsmanship Training Program for Phuket Old Town Conservation”
1996, “Survey and Architectural Documentation for Phuket Old Town Conservation Program” [on the pilot project, Talang Road, phase II]by Phuket Municipality

3. Governmental structure
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Culture
Department
of Public Works
& Planning
Office of
Environmental
Policy & Plan
Department
of Fine Arts
Act on Town and Country Planning 1975 A.D. Amendment 1992 A.D.
Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act 1992 A.D.
“Act on Ancient Monuments, Antiques, Objects of Art and National Museums, 1961 A.D. Amendment B.E.2535 (1992 A.D.)”,
Building Control Act 1979 A.D.

4. Nang-Loeng District, Bangkok
Around 5 hectares
Habitants 2,500 people

5. The Inventory Research of Nang-Loeng District Conservation, Bangkok, Thailand

6. Background
NL is one of the old commercial area of Bangkok. This market opened since March 29, 1899 was built on the old cemetery ground of Wat Sommanut Worawiharn.
The word Nang-Loeng was originated from E-Loeng which was the name of a kind of jar made by Mon people (peguan), the Mon people transported their jars for sales at this area.

7. NL’s function in urban scale
’s: a big floating market in Bangkok
1950’s-1980’s: an entertainment center for Bangkok people; gambling den, bawdy house, theater

8. 1980’s-present: Thai foods & sweets center
Around 40 restaurants,

9. Development Limitations
Building Control Act
Setback 6 meters
Minimal span for shop house 4 meters
Height control 20 meters
Right of ownership & Rent Contract

10. SWOT analysis S: NL remains has a number of historic buildings
W: No support for conservation process
O: NL became a crucial foods & sweet center and tourist spot of BKK
T: Development pressure

11. Conclusion & Recommendation (1)
NL is divided to 3 development ways
Conservation
Rehabilitation
Redevelopment

12. Conclusion & Recommendation (2)
Regulation Amendment
Long-term Rent Contract
Providing Incentive Programme
Financial incentive
Establishment of National Trust/ Revolving Fund
Awareness Raising
Providing of basic knowledge & training
Information & Interpretation

15. Historic Integrity
Location: NL is located on Ratanakosin Island, the oldest area of Bangkok
Setting: surrounding area still much the same as during the historic period
Design: NL retains its historic design characteristics
Materials & Workmanship : mostly buildings are keeping original materials. After all, one of the reason is the limitations from rent contract and regulations.
Association: There is one of the most famous movie star use to live in NL.
Feeling: NL , an old commercial community, is located on the Royal family residential area that famous for Thai food & desserts.