Economic dynamics of the "Fishery" of Samut Sakhon Province after 1957

Abstract

This article aims to study the economic changes in the fishery sector of Samut Sakhon Province in the period after 1957. Local historical methods were used as data collection tools both from written and non-written documents Including going into the field to search for information and interview people.

      The study found that the geographic location of Samut Sakhon is in the area of the lower Tha Chin River Basin. It is continuously important as a political and economic strategic city. Can use both water and land transportation routes to connect to other areas. There are also some areas near the mouth of the river that lead out to the sea. Fishing is therefore popular and is a traditional occupation of the community in this area. Findings on the economic growth of commercial fisheries It was found that external factors include the development policies of the government entering the area in terms of promoting modern fishery technology. Bangkok metropolitan area development policy to support economic growth and labor movement Commercial Fisheries Policy. The internal factor is the ongoing management of fishery business owners. Construction of social relationship networks, kinship forms and social groups.