COASTAL FISHERY PROBLEMS AFFECTING INCOME IN THE CANAL-SIDE COMMUNITY, VILLAGE 2, KHLONG YAI SUBDISTRICT, LAEM NGOP DISTRICT, TRAT PROVINCE

Abstract

This qualitative research aims to: 1. Study the background of the canal-side community of Village 2, Khlong Yai Subdistrict in Laem Ngop District, Trat Province. 2. Examine the coastal fishery issues affecting the income. Data was collected through in-depth interviews. The collected data from both interviews and documents were analyzed descriptively. The study found that the community in Village 2 was originally established by people who valued their quality of life and migrated to this area due to its rich natural resources. To this day, no one has relocated from the area. However, coastal fishery problems continue to significantly impact the residents. Little to no assistance has been provided to address these issues. Currently, only a few still practice fishing, and the number continues to decline due to the rapid depletion of natural resources. In addition, not only have the resources diminished, but the ecosystem has also deteriorated. This has negatively affected both the quality of life and livelihoods of the community members.