Tag: Riverscapes
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Recently, Riverfront Research Alliance hosted students from the Yale School of Architecture, led by Rachaporn Choochuey and Surry Schlabs, in Ayutthaya for several days of immersive field-based learning. The program focused on understanding the island city not simply as an archaeological site, but as a living riverine system shaped by water, climate, and long-term human…
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The flood retention plains, in the central flood plain, especially in Ayutthaya, are a key part of how the Chao Phraya River Basin used to manage water naturally. In the past, areas like Thung Bang Ban, Thung Phak Hai, and Thung Sena acted as open basins that took in floodwater during the rainy season. Canals…
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We’re excited to share the launch of this platform—a space dedicated to exploring the intersections of rivers, culture, and communities through collaborative research and grounded fieldwork. What began as a series of site-based studies along Thailand’s river basins has grown into a regional and interdisciplinary network connecting students, scholars, and local voices across Asia and…
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