Publication Code: N18

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 :    Introduction

Chapter 2 :    An Introduction to Spatial Information

The Information Age
The Need for Information
Geographic Information Systems
What Is Spatial Information

Fundamental Components of Spatial Information
Aspects of Spatial Data
Guidelines for Collecting Spatial Information
Points, Arcs, and Polygons
Discrete and Continuous Data

Who Has Spatial Information?

Royal Thai Survey Department

The Base Map

Department of Land Development
Department of Mineral Resources
Royal Forestry Department
Royal Irrigation Department
National Rural Database 2
National Statistics Office
National Research Council of Thailand

LANDSAT
SPOT
Remote Sensing in Thailand
Recommendations

Cadastral and Urban Spatial Information

The Department of Land
Updating Cadastral Information
Drawbacks and Advantages
Department of Town and Country Planning

What Good Is Spatial Information to Managers?

Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Spatial Information as a Social Commodity

Spatial Information Technology

Chapter 3:    GIS: New Solutions to Old Problems

Background
Why GIS?
What is a GIS?

Background
Vector and Raster Formats
Building a Spatial Database
GIS Analysis Function
Components of a GIS
Institutional Aspects of a GIS
Implementing a GIS
Issues of Responsibility
Errors in GIS
Cost-Benefit of GIS
GIS Databases
Heterogeneous Data Integration: The "I" in GIS

What a GIS is not

Remote Sensing and GIS

Global Positioning System Technology

Chapter 4:    Present Status of GIS in Thailand

Introduction
Brief History of GIS in Thailand

GIS Staffing

Education

Asian Institute of Technology
Chulalongkorn University
Chiang Mai University
Kasetsart University
Khon Kaen University
Mahidol University
Prince of Songkla University
Ramkhamhaeng University
Silapakorn University
Sri Nakrinwirote University
Thammasat University

Chapter 5:    GIS Policy Issues in Thailand

Remote Sensing
Responsibility
Institutional Issues
Staffing
Freedom of Information
Spatial Databases

Chapter 6:    National GIS Center Action Plan

Introduction
NGIS Center's Main Roles
NGIS Center Institutional Structure
Staffing Requirements
International GIS Centers

NCGIA
RRL
IGISE

NGIS Center Five Year Action Plan

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Human Resources: A Potential Problem

Chapter 7:    Conclusion

Appendix I: GIS Survey Questionnaire

Appendix II: GIS Survey Results

Appendix III: NCGIA Core Curriculum Outline

Appendix IV: GIS Educational Sites

Appendix V: NGIS Center Organization

Appendix VI: GIS Mission to Australia: Mission Summary

Appendix VII: NGIS Center Action Plan Details

Appendix VIII: NGIS Center Hardware and Software Specifications

Appendix IX: NGIS Center Library List