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CCOP-48AS/3-14

48th CCOP Annual Session 4-8 November 2012 Langkawi, Malaysia

Member Country Report of THAILAND

Submitted by

Thailand Delegation

(For Agenda Item 3)

COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR GEOSCIENCE PROGRAMMES IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA (CCOP)

CCOP Member Country Report: THAILAND 1

ANNUAL MEMBER COUNTRY REPORT

Country: THAILAND Period: 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011

GEO-RESOURCES SECTOR

1. MINERAL PROGRAMME

The Royal Thai Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has a role in preservation, conservation and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment in Thailand. The DMR is also responsible for supervising mineral exploration and production. For fiscal year 2011

1.1. Summary During the reporting period (fiscal year 2011), the DMR has carried out two

technical projects which are the “Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Resources” and “Mineral Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Zoning”

1.2. Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities

1.2.1 Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Resources 1.2.1.1 Regional mineral exploration and assessment 1.2.1.2 Detailed mineral exploration and assessment

The regional mineral exploration and assessment project aims to /build a database and assess mineral resource potential areas. The project working areas are in the north eastern part of Thailand (2/2554 Loei province) and the the northern part of Thailand (1/2554 Nakhon Sawan and Kampangpet provinces) (Figure 1). It was implemented by subcontracting private exploration companies under the supervision of the DMR.

Detailed mineral exploration and assessment is carried out by the Bureau of Mineral Resources (BMR), DMR. The objective is to assess mineral deposit areas and mineral reserves. The project working areas are: 1) Kampangpet province (fluorite); 2) Kanchanaburi and Petchaburi province (Tin) and 3) Lampang and Chiang Rai provinces (kaolinite) (Figure 1).

1.2.2 Mineral Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Zoning This project was managed by the BMR with Chulalongkorn University to perform

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). The objectives of this project are mineral zoning, mineral reserves and mineral resources management. The project working area is Ban Kreang Kawiya, Tipuye village, Tong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi province (Figure 1). The exploration target is a Pb-Zn deposit covering 0.24 square kilometers and the mineral reserves are 125,848 metric ton.

COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR GEOSCIENCE PROGRAMMES IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA (CCOP) CCOP Building, 75/10 Rama VI Road, Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2644 5468, Fax: +66 (0) 2644 5429, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.ccop.or.th

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Figure 1. The project working areas in fiscal year 2011 (Nakhon Sawan,

Kampangpet, Loei, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Petchaburi and Kanchanaburi provinces)


For fiscal year 2012 1.1 Summary

During the reporting period (fiscal year 2012), DMR has carried out two technical projects which are the “Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Resources” and “Mineral Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Zoning”

1.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities 1.2.1 Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Resources

The Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Resources Project can be divided into two sub-projects including the regional mineral exploration and assessment (“Ngao” and “Danchang” areas) and the detailed mineral exploration and assessment (Tin and Rare-earth elements).

1.2.1.1 Regional mineral exploration and assessment

The regional mineral exploration and assessment project aims to /build a database and assess mineral resource potential areas. The project working areas are “Ngao” and “Danchang” areas.

Ngao area covers 3,600 square kilometers in the northern part of Thailand. It is covering parts of Lampang, Payao, Phare and Nan provinces (Figure 1). The obtained result is recognition identification five mineral potential areas, including POT-1 (Pb-Zn-Cu), POT-2 (Sb-Cu), POT-3 (Sb), POT-4 (Ba), and POT-5 (Sb-Ba) (Figure 2).

Danchang area covering parts of Supanburi, Kanchanaburi and Uthaitani provinces. The result is two mineral potential areas of Tin, Tungsten and heavy minerals (Figure 3).

1.2.1.2 Detailed mineral exploration and assessment

The detailed mineral exploration and assessment objective is to assess a high mineral potential area for defining a mineralization zone (or ore body) and estimating mineral resources/reserves. The project emphasis is on tin and rare-earth elements (REE). The working areas are: 1) Ratchaburi provinces (Tin), and 2) Kanchanaburi province (REE).

Ratchaburi provinces is located in the western part of Thailand, comprising “Takopittong” subareas in Suan Phueng district, Ratchaburi province covering 1.55 square kilometers (Figure 4), which it is expected to find in primary and secondary Tin deposits. The estimated mineral resources (333) are respectively of about 11,600 metric ton.

Kanchanaburi province comprising “Ban Phu Muang” and “Huai Haeng” subareas (Figure 5), in which it is expected to find REE residually accumulated as ion-adsorption dominated type within the weathered granitic crusts. The total REE (∑REE) contents in the areas range from 17 to 1,064 ppm, dominantly Ce, La, Nd and Y. The LREE/HREE ratio is approximately 80:20 in for both areas. The estimated mineral resources (333) are respectively about 6,200 and 18,400 metric tons of REE metal, with average grades ranging from 190 to 316 ppm of ∑REE content.


Figure 1. Regional exploration area “Ngao” (Lampang, Payao, Phare and Nan Province) and

the selective area “NG-1” for defining mineral potential areas.

Figure 2. Defined mineral potential areas within the selective area “NG-1”

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Figure 3. The regional exploration area (Danchang Area) and the selective area for defining

mineral potential areas.

1.2.2 Mineral Exploration and Assessment for Mineral Zoning The project area is located in western and southern parts of Long District, Phrae

Province, covering 149 square kilometer, with mountainous volcanic and sedimentary rock terrain. The objectives of the projects comprise gold exploration and evaluation, zoning of gold deposits, geology of gold deposits, and guidance of gold administration and management in the zoning area.

There are two types of gold depositst found in the project area, primary and secondary gold deposits. The secondary gold deposit is visible and accumulated in recent sediments of streams and top soil. The panning survey totalling 68 samples of 187 samples showed various amounts of secondary gold, of which was a guide to the primary gold deposit sources. The primary gold deposit is invisible and associated with epithermal quartz veins and silicified rhyolite. Totally 355 rock samples had been collected for geochemical analysis. The analysis result indicated some significant of primary gold bearing rocks with Au content varying from 5 ppb up to 210,000 ppb. Integration of all information from the exploration, revealed 8 areas of gold deposit which can be zoned with a total indicated gold resource approximately 14 tons (United Nation Framework Classification (UNFC) code 232).

The output of the project has been presented to the local residents and the provincial officers in order to discuss and hear some public opinion. The guidance of gold administration and management in the zoning area has been summarized and proposed within four different aspects, namely, conservation, environmental, social and academic aspects.

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Figure 4 The detailed tin exploration areas of “Tokopittong” in Rachaburi Province and

mineral deposit areas.


Figure 5. Detailed REE exploration areas of “Ban Phu Muang” and “Huai Haeng” in

Kanchanaburi Province and defined REE mineral deposit areas.

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1.2.3 Mineral Zoning and Geological Resources Management Project Background: Mineral resources development involves several stakeholders in society. Systematic management of mineral resources is needed in terms of effectiveness and fairness. For this, participation is needed from relevant stakeholders. This project was set up in 2006 to propose the management measures in each individual province for effective planning and management of its geological resources. Initially, DMR compiles various data and information; maps at 1:50,000 scale of the geology, mineral potential and mining license areas, natural parks, forests, wildlife reserves, other restricted areas and land-use conditions, conservation geological sites and national and local economic situations are included. The next step is to define the areas for potential development, considering the land-use conditions and relevant laws and regulations. At this stage, the areas for mineral utilization have been divided into three groups namely,

(1) Preserved areas (e.g., national parks, forest parks, wildlife sanctuaries, area of no animal-hunting, ramsar site, natural conservation site, fossil site, archaeological site and mangrove preserved zones): mineral resources in these areas will be preserved and are the last-priority for utilization

(2) Conserved areas (e.g., reformed land for agriculture, watershed areas class one, environmental protectorate area, forest zones restricted by laws (regulations and cabinet resolutions), mineral research survey areas designated by Mineral Act B.E. 1967, (Section 6 bi): mineral resources are planned to be used in the near future, or at present with certain conditions,

(3) Development areas (e.g., economic forest zones, industrial rock zones, mining license areas and mineral development areas designated by Mineral Act B.E. 1967, (Section 6 quad): mineral resources in these areas have no law, regulation or public restrictions for development. Prioritization of the development areas of each mineral commodity is considered by economic, social and environmental factors. All the mineral zones in these three areas are also graded by their values. Measures and recommendations for effective mineral planning and management are then proposed in the preliminary report of each province. Finally, these reports will be sent to the relevant stakeholders for comments. Consultation meetings will be organized in every province prior to submission of a final report to the cabinet for approval. Executives and technical people as representatives of relevant agencies such as DMR, Department of Primary Industries and Mines, Office of Natural Resources Policy and Planning, Provincial Offices and Local Administrative Offices will be invited to join the consultation meetings.

After six years (2006-2011), the project was carried out in 51 provinces covering:

Northern region; Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phetchabun and Phitsanulok.

Central region; Nakhon Sawan, Saraburi, Lopburi, Phichit, Sukhothai and Uthaithani. Eastern region; Prachinburi, Rayong,Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo

and Trat. Western region; Kanchanaburi, Tak, Prachaub Kiri Khan, Phetchaburi and Rachaburi

and Ranong. Southern region; Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phattalung and Trang.


Northeastern region; Loei, Kanlasin, Udonthani, Nong Khai, Nongbua Lampu, Khonkhean, Mahasalakham, Chaiyabhum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Burirum, Surin, Roi-Ed, Sri Saket, Ubon-Ratchathani, Amnajaroen and Yasothon.

Activities Completed during this year: This year, the work was carried out in four selected provinces, three provinces in the northern part of the northeastern region namely Nakhon Phanom, Sakhon Nakhon, Mukdahan and one province in the northern region namely Kamphaengphet.

1.3 Proposed Future Activities.

The Mineral Exploration Program outside Legally protected Areas will also be involved in similar work in different areas next year and the Mineral zoning and geological Resources Management program will continue next year in a number of selected provinces.

Programme Contact Person:

1. Mr. Wudhikarn Sukserm Senior Geologist, Mineral Resource and Standard Division Bureau of Mineral resources Department of Mineral Resources Rama VI Road, Bangkok, THAILAND Tel: (66) 0 2621 9782, Fax: (66) 0 2621 9786 E-mail : Wudhikarn @dmr.go.th

2. Mr. Rath Jitrattana

Acting-Director of Spatial Planning Division Bureau of Geological Resources Policy and Planning Department of Mineral Resources Rama VI Road, Bangkok, THAILAND Tel: (66) 0 2621 9816, Fax: (66) 0 2621 9820-1 E-mail : [email protected]

2. ENERGY PROGRAMME For fiscal year 2011

2.1. Summary Exploration activities included seismic surveys (2D and 3D) together with drilling

of wells both onshore and offshore. Petroleum production and imports are similar to last year. Petroleum exploration activities began to shift from seismic exploration to exploration drilling as most exploration blocks from the 20th bidding round were close to the end of the first exploration period.

Crude oil production rate was 146,000 barrel per day (bbld) which slightly lower than last year’s average rate of 166,000 bbld. 19% of Crude oil production is from onshore oil fields. Two new onshore oil fields started production in the reporting period adding about 1,500 bbld and many blocks are still in the exploration phase. More onshore and offshore fields are expected to come into production in the near future. Natural gas production increased 1 % from last year. Last year’s average gas production rate was 3,370 MMscfd


compared with this year’s rate of 3,400 MMscfd. The majority of natural gas (96%) was produced from fields in the Gulf of Thailand and the remaining was from onshore fields - 2 fields in the NE of Thailand (120 MMscfd from the Sin Phu Horm and Nam Phong) and Sirikit Field in the central plain basin producing associated gas of about 40 MMscfd. Condensate production decreased from last year at an approximate rate 78,700 bbld in 2010 compared with 91,100 bbld in 2009.

However, the total amount of petroleum production in the Kingdom can only meet approximately 45% of the total country demand (Figure 1). The energy demand and import amounts have similar values as last year. The indigenous supply increased about 7% from last year. Coal use is still as high as 34.93 million tons per year while the domestic coal supplied only 18.03 million tons, or 52% of coal used. The total coal consumption in 2010 slightly increased from last year from 34.93 million tons to 34.51 million tons. The total amount of coal imported also increased slightly from 16.39 million tons in 2009 to 18.02 million tons in 2010.

As of December 2010, Thailand’s preliminary proved energy reserves (P1) as announced by the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) consisted of 10.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas, 245 million barrels (MMbbl) of condensate and 197 MMbbl of crude oil.

2.2. Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities a) New Petroleum Licensed Applications (PLA) Since the end of June 2009, 6 new production area applications (PAA) have been

granted. One area is located in the Gulf of Thailand (East Moragot) while the other 5 areas are located in Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, and central plain onshore basins.

b) Exploration Activities Exploration activities continued over the period of July 2010 to June 2011. This

resulted from several geophysical surveys awarded in the 19th and 20th Bidding Rounds. 2D seismic of 2,762 km was acquired (about 5,838 km was acquired last year). Of these 2,762 km, about 1,133 km are from onshore areas and 1,629 km from offshore areas.

A total of 2,318 km2 3D seismic was conducted both onshore and offshore. 3D seismic

volumes are quite similar to last year (2,663 km2) as 3D seismic seems to be a new key to a change in the NE region in better identifying the fracture system in the carbonate reservoir. Of these 2,318 km2, about 767 km2 are from onshore areas and 1,551 km2 from offshore areas.

Cocerning drilling, a total of 25 exploratory wells were drilled during July 2010 to

June 2011, comparing to 15 wells last year - 17 wells in onshore basins and the other 8 wells in the Gulf of Thailand. Development wells were reported at 466 wells, comparing to 466 wells last year - 79 onshore wells and 387 offshore wells.

2.3. Proposed Future Activities - Training on conventional oil and gas monitoring. - Training or some short courses on conflict negotiation and public awareness. - Training or some short courses on Carbon Capture and Storage policy and regulation. - Training or some short courses on unconventional petroleum policy and regulation.


During the year, 23 DMF officials were involved in 7 activities held by CCOP:

1. One official attended CCOP EPPM-P3W4: Workshop and training in the new version of CCOP Geo-information Metadata System (GIMS) - in Cooperation with the CCOP Metadata Phase 2 Group, Shanghai, China, July 2010

2. Four officials attended CCOP EPPM-EPPM P1W3: North Sumatra – Mergui Basin Case Study: Basin Modeling, Map Integration and Fractured Basement, Langkawi, Malaysia, August 2010

3. Two officials attended CCOP EPPM-EPPM P2W5: Mapping of CCS Potential Reservoir and Selection Criteria & CCOP-ASCOPE-PETRAD Meeting to develop a CO2-CCS Regional Program, Bali, Indonesia, September 2010

4. One official attended EPPM Program Seminar 3 (S3) : National Program addressing the Climate Change issues - Role of Geosciences, Bangkok, November 2010, Bangkok, Thailand

5. Two officials attended CCOP EPPM-P3W5: Workshop/training for Metadata encoder and data managers using the new CCOP GIMS, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 2011

6. Seven officials attended CCOP EPPM-P1W4: North Sumatra – Mergui Basin Case Study: Workshop on Seismic Stratigraphy and Petroleum play concepts, Chiang Mai, Thailand, February 2011, Chiang Mai, Thailand

7. Six officials attended CCOP EPPM-P2W6: Workshop on developing strategies for public awareness and acceptance of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) into geological reservoirs, June 2011, Bangkok, Thailand

Figure 1. Petroleum balance of Thailand as of December 2010.


For fiscal year 2012

2.1 Summary Primary energy consumption of Thailand is about 1.9 million barrel per day. 44%

is from natural gas, 37% is from oil, 17% is from coal, and 2% is from hydro power.

Coal use is 35.3 million tons per year while domestic coal can be supplied 18.97 million tons or 54% of the demand. The total coal consumption in 2011 is slightly increased from last year (34.93 million tons to 35.3 million tons). The total imported coal decreased from 16.9 million tons in 2010 to 16.33 million tons in 2011.

Crude oil production rate is 110,965 barrel per day (bbld) which is decreased from last year’s average rate of 121,571 bbld. Indigenous crude oil supply accounted for 27% of crude oil consumption. 21% of crude oil production is from onshore oil fields, and the rest is from the Gulf of Thailand.

Last year the average gas production was 2,678 MMscfd which is similar to this year’srate of 2,692 MMscfd. Indigenous natural gas supply accounts for 80% of the consumption. The majority of natural gas (96%) is produced from fields in the Gulf of Thailand and the remaining is from onshore fields - 2 fields in the NE of Thailand (120 MMscfd from the Sin Phu Horm and Nam Phong) and some associated gas of about 40 MMscfd from Sirikit Field in the central plain basin. Condensate production increased from last year ( 83,772 bbld in 2010 to of 88,203 bbld in 2011).

As of December 2011, Thailand’s preliminary proved reserves (P1) as announced by the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) consisted of 10.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas, 239 million barrels (MMbbl) of condensate and 215 MMbbl of crude oil, which are similar to last year proved reserves of 10.6 Tcf of natural gas, 245 million barrels MMbbl of condensate and 197 MMbbl of crude oil.

2.2 Annual Review of Technical Programme/Activities a) New Petroleum Licensed Applications (PLA)

From July 2010 to June 2012, 10 new Production Areas (PAs) have been granted. 4 areas are located in the Gulf of Thailand while the other 6 areas are located in Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, and central plain onshore basins. G8/50 is the first production area in exploration blocks of the 20th Bidding Round (23rd May 2007 to 22nd May 2008). More production areas from the 18th 19th and 20th Bidding Rounds is expecting to come into production.

b) Petroleum Exploration Activities

Exploration activities continued over the period of July 2010 to June 2012 resulting from several concessions awarded in the 19th and 20th Bidding Rounds. 2D seismic of 5,798 km, 1,484 km are from onshore areas and 4,314 km from offshore areas.

A total of 9,573 km2 3D seismic survey was conducted, 2,028 km2 from onshore areas and 7,545 km2 from offshore areas. A total of 118 exploratory wells, 54 wells in onshore basins and the other 64 wells in the Gulf of Thailand, were drilled during July 2010 to June 2011. Development wells were reported at 897 wells, 149 onshore and 748 offshore.


2.3 Proposed Future Activities/Assistance Required from CCOP in Support of Future Activities.

a) Training or short courses on conflict negotiation and public awareness b) Training/workshop on petroleum fiscal regime c) Training on unconventional oil and gas d) Workshops on petroleum concession bidding best practice

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From July 2010 to June 2012, 30 DMF officials have involved in 8 activities held by CCOP:

1. CCOP EPPM-P3W4: Workshop and training in the new version of CCOP Geo-information Metadata System (GIMS) - in Cooperation with the CCOP Metadata Phase 2 Group, Shanghai, China, July 2010 - one official

2. CCOP EPPM-EPPM P1W3: North Sumatra – Mergui Basin Case Study: Basin Modeling, Map Integration and Fractured Basement, Langkawi, Malaysia, August 2010 - four officials

3. CCOP EPPM-EPPM P2W5: Mapping of CCS Potential Reservoir and Selection Criteria & CCOP-ASCOPE-PETRAD Meeting to develop a CO2-CCS Regional Program, Bali, Indonesia, September 2010 - two officials

4. EPPM Program Seminar 3 (S3) : National Program addressing the Climate Change issues - Role of Geosciences, Bangkok, November 2010, Bangkok, Thailand - one official

5 CCOP EPPM-P3W5: Workshop/training for Metadata encoder and data managers using the new CCOP GIMS, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 2011 - two officials

6. CCOP EPPM-P1W4: North Sumatra – Mergui Basin Case Study: Workshop on Seismic Stratigraphy and Petroleum play concepts, Chiang Mai, Thailand, February 2011, Chiang Mai, Thailand – seven officials

7. CCOP EPPM-P2W6: Workshop on developing strategies for public awareness and acceptance of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) into geological reservoirs, June 2011, Bangkok, Thailand - six officials

8. Five officials participated in CCOP- EPPM- P1W5: North Sumatra-Mergui Basin Case Study: Workshop on Petroleum Play and Prospect Analysis during October 2011, in York Jakarta, Indonesia.

9. Two official attended CCOP--NORWAY EPPM Program: Workshop on UNFCC Resources Classification for Oil, Gas, and Minerals during February 2012, in Bangkok, Thailand.


1. Dr. Phumee Srisuwon Senior Geologist Mineral Fuels Management Division Department of Mineral Fuels 1010 Shinawatra Tower III, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, Thailand. Tel: (66) 0 2791 8300 Ext. 5105, Fax: (66) 0 2791 8357 E-mail1: [email protected], [email protected]



2. Trin Intaraprasong (PhD) Reservoir Engineering and Petroleum Economic Group Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy 555/2 Vibhavadirangsit Rd., ENCO B, 22nd Floor, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand Tel: (662) 794 3347

Fax: (662) 794 3277

3. GROUNDWATER PROGRAMME 3.1 Summary

The Department of Groundwater Resources (DGR) has been cooperating with CCOP under the project entitled “CCOP-GST/AIST Groundwater Project Phase II”. The aim of the project is to implement hydrogeological data and a Geographical Information System (GIS) of the Upper Chao Phraya and Lower Chao Phraya basins that can be applied into the provided CCOP website. Recent work has been in the processing of detailed hydrological mapping at a scale of 1:50,000 and combining the MIS (Management Information System) linkage with GIS respectively.

3.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities 3.2.1 Groundwater and Land Subsidence Monitoring Land subsidence in Bangkok and its vicinity has been serious during the last three decades of extensive groundwater development and there has been a lack of tools to monitor land subsidence continually and effectively. Hence, DGR launched a project namely “Systematic Land Subsidence Monitoring by Stations in the Critical Area”. Currently, DGR has finished Phase I, comprising two exploration boreholes at the depths of 600 m. and 300 m. located in Samut Sakorn and Samut Prakarn provinces respectively (Figure 1). The results of drilling such as sample cutting, electric logging and soil testing are being evaluated for detailed design of permanent land subsidence monitoring stations including groups of boreholes expected to be drilled and the kind of electronic devices to be applied. Also, InSAR technology has been conducted in order to make a parallel check with land subsidence measurements in the future (Figure 2). Figure 1. Drilling well for land subsidence monitoring design


3.2.2 Clean Drinking Groundwater for Schools Responding to a lack of clean drinking water for children in schools, particularly in rural areas, DGR has developed a routine that is to provide clean groundwater by drilling a well including a purification system. In this year, DGR has carried out 372 units and has completed a total of 1,149 units since 2008. The eventual target throughout of the country is planned at 2,478 units (Figure 3). In addition, DGR has served and provided 922 systems for water supply in the areas of scarce water resources. 3.2.3 Conjunctive Water Use DGR has implemented a pilot project integrating groundwater and surface water for supporting economic development since 2010. Recent global warming is a serious world problem considering water demand for agricultural purposes. In Thailand, water management incorporating the concept of conjunctive water use is anticipated to be useful in the future. In order to cope with this problem, high groundwater potential resources are evaluated throughout the country and 4 pilot areas of each region of Thailand have been selected for actual construction (Figure 4) and subsequent monitoring of their responses in terms of economic management as well as possible agricultural products.

Figure 4. Clean drinking groundwater system

Figure 2-3. Application of InSAR technology for land subsidence monitoring


3.2.4 River Bank Filter (RBF) Project RBF is a new project launched by DGR this year. The first phase will involve feasibility studies looking for suitable sites in terms of hydrogeological criteria for further concrete development. The concept of RBF is to develop high shallow groundwater potential by having many horizontal intake wells drilled in the main caisson and then water will be pumped for water supply to cities or towns, even for industrial purposes. Hence, the sites must be in shallow unconsolidated sediments with high groundwater yields or along the main river banks (Figure 5).

Figure 5. The system of River Bank Filter (RBF) project

3.3 Proposed Future Activities

3.3.1 Geothermal Exploration (GP) DGR is going to launch a project on geothermal exploration in order to support clean energy development, particularly in electricity production. Because of the recent limited resources for electricity generation, geothermal resources are considered as a new alternative clean energy source for the future. Thailand has many hot spring occurrences in a zone elongated from North to South in the western part of the country and some in the central part. In previous studies, more than 20 years ago, this kind of the project was unsuccessful in terms of exploration of proposed potential targets. In the next operation, by using the new combined technology of geophysical instruments and computer programs, the results are expected to better in acquiring a good understanding of potential geothermal resources. 3.3.2 Deep Groundwater Investigation (DGI) DGI is the other new project to be launched in parallel with GP, above, using the same high efficiency geophysical instruments. The first priority target areas will be in the northeastern part of Thailand. There are many salt domes underneath the Phu Tok aquifer that have fracture zones occurring along their sides which actually have high and good groundwater yields. If the salt domes and their dimensions could be better located by geophysical surveys, the good aquifers would be easily identified for further development. Generally, good aquifers with high potential in northeastern Thailand are very difficult to locate successfully.


3.4 Assistance Required from CCOP in Support of Future Activities Many member countries of CCOP are leaders in geothermal development for economic electricity production. These countries have different knowledge and experiences including experience as donor and advisory countries. Till now, CCOP has never cooperated in, nor promoted, this aspect. Due to climate change and a common interest with other countries looking for clean energy, CCOP should support and put this kind of project into the action plan.

3.5 Assistance Offered to CCOP/Other Member Countries in Support of Future Activities As above.

Programme Contact Person: Mr. Adisai Charuratna DGR Expert in Research and Development Department of Groundwater Resources 26/83 Soi Than Puyingphahol Ngam Wong Wan Rd., Lad Yaw Jatujak District, Bangkok 10900, Thailand Tel : (66) 0 2660 2501, Fax : (66) 0 2660 2519 E-mail : [email protected]

GEO-ENVIRONMENT SECTOR 4 COASTAL ZONE PROGRAMME

4.1 Summary Programmes were carried out by the Department of Marine and Coastal resources

and the Department of Mineral Resources as described below.

4.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities Department of marine and coastal Resources (DMCR) In 2011, the Department of marine and coastal Resources (DMCR) gathered the shoreline data in the form of GIS from various research projects carried out from 2001-2008 and has provided Geo-Infomatics data regarding shoreline erosion in Thailand. The shoreline length is measured at 3,148.23 km. in total involving 23 coastal provinces. The coastline can can be divided as follows; The Gulf of Thailand side is measured at 2055.18 km. covering 17 provinces while the Andaman side is measured at 1093.14 km. covering 6 provinces. DMCR organized an International Symposium on Sea Level Rise and Coastal Erosion on April 28-29, 2011, in Bangkok, Thailand. Presentations of international and Thai experts on several topics included 1) Dr.Lawrence P. Hilderbrand entitled “Policy Context and the Role of Senior Governments in Adaptation to Coastal Erosion and Sea-level Rise”, 2) Dr.Pete Zuzek entitled “Science and Engineering Tools to Understand Coastal Dynamics and Develop Effective and Sustainable Solutions to Coastal Erosion”, 3) Professor Dr.Anton S. Micallef entitled “An Overview of Coastal Erosion and Sea Level Rise in Europe”, 4) Professor Dr.Klaus Schwarzer entitled “Coastal Erosion – Strategies for Investigation and Development of Protection Schemes”, 5) Dr.Jungho Nam entitled “ Korea Society’s Challenges for Coastal Risk Management”, 6) Professor Dr.Wong Poh Poh entitled “Coastal Erosion-Challenges and



Mitigation Measures”, and 7) Associate Professor Dr.Sutat Weesakul entitled “Coastal Erosion at the Upper of Thailand: Problem Identificaion and Remedies”. There are recommendations that can be applied in Thailand, with topics as follows : Policy and plans, Techniques and Models, Development Investment and Beach Protection, Legal-Rules and Regulation, Regional Cooperation.

The Thai-Cabinet issued 3 resolutions on 26th August 2007, 22nd September 2008, and 20th April 2010 to solve the coastal erosion problem systematically and theoretically by considering the possible side effects. This is to encompass all organizations which are the Harbor Department, the Public Work and City Planning Department, the Natural Resources and Environment Policy and Planning Office, the Ministry of Interior, Provinces, and local area management and organization should be encouraged. The DMCR has already been assigned to establish the responsible unit will become the focal point to solve the coastal erosion problem in 2011-2016.

The cabinet’s resolution on 20th April 2010 regarding the budget integration to prevent and solve the coastal erosion problem along 23 provinces under the 2011-2016 budget of 19580.8 million Baht to be implemented through 933 projects which can be identified to 4 plans as follows;

- Design and analysis report management regarding the impact of environment and construction plan; 325 projects under budget of 15,492.5 million Baht.

- Investment of global warming Impact prevention and management plan; 112 projects under the budget of 2,010 million Baht.

- Dilapidated area and ecosystem restoration plan; 328 projects under the budget of 1,664 million Baht.

- Promoting knowledge and cooperation plan; 258 projects under the budget of 414.3 million Baht.

The Marine and Coastal Erosion Prevention Management Office of DMCR have been working on possible solutions for coastal erosion and coastal restoration projects in conjunction with participation of local people. The project is being implemented by placing bamboo as rows preventing and dissolving the wave energy during the budget year 2010 in Samuth Songkram, Samuth Sakorn, Samuth prakan and Chacherngsao. The total length is 7265 m. Another project was to install some concrete poles to solve the same problem in Tan Yongpao, Pattani province in 2009.

Regarding the study of the master plan for solving coastal erosion, the DMCR teamed up with academic institutes and consultant companies in the East Coastal area, upper and lower part of the Gulf of Thailand side (from Ta Lum Puk cape to Songkla Lake river). Besides, there is a study to design the solution for the coastal erosion in Lam Fapa, Pra Samuth Jadee, Samuth Prakarn, where the most severe erosion takes place.


Department of Mineral Resources Sea floor Mapping Results in the Upper Gulf of Thailand By the marine geology division

The Department of Mineral Resources is establishing a Sea floor Mapping Program in order to provide the base-line data needed to produce systematic current map series of nearshore-offshore surficial geologic character and sediment distribution. The program is consistent with the National Economic and Social Development Plan. Many of these maps can serve many other purposes. The marine science community, educators, students and others are encouraged to use these data to generate GIS products for their own purposes. Accurate statewide mapping of seafloor substrates and bathymetry of Thailand nearshore waters is a crucial component necessary to guide multiple ocean management decisions. Designating and monitoring marine reserves, understanding sediment transport and sand delivery, ensuring shipping safety, identifying dredging and dumping sites, helping identify fault dynamics, helping describe tsunami potential, regulating offshore coastal development, and illuminating the dynamics of fisheries and other marine species, are just a few of the applications that would benefit from coastal and marine mapping data and products. Detailed bathymetric maps are also critical in the development of an ocean circulation model that will allow better prediction of potential ocean responses to environmental and anthropogenic changes.

In fiscal year 2011, the Bureau of Geo-technology, Department of Mineral Resources conducted the total of 3,000 km bathymetry survey lines, 3,000 km very high resolution shallow seismic reflection profiles, and 730 sea floor sediment sampling sites encompassing eight Royal Thai Military map sheets in order to collect valuable information on the sea floor and sub-sea floor. The geochemical distributions of (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ti, Cu, V, Pb, Zn and Ni) concentrations in 250 seabed sediments were determined by using the Aqua-Regia ICP-DES method.

The modern sea floor topography of the Upper Gulf of Thailand is relatively smooth and has little relief, except on the eastern part of the area (offshore Chon Buri province) where bathymetric depressions were encountered. The delta front in front of the Chao Phraya River mouth is slightly steeper (1:1,500 ; 0.03o) than in front of the Mae Klong, Tha Chin river and Bang Pakong mouths (1:2,000; 0.02o).

According to shallow seismic data, two main seismic sequences of the late Quaternary strata that formed during and since the last glacial maximum were identified. The Lower Sequence, was interpreted as complex sedimentary strata, consisting of stiff alluvial silty clay alternated with silty sand and dense sand deposited during regression period of late Pleistocene low stand sea level. The surface depth of this sequence ranges from 0 to 55 m. numerous cut and fill channels were clearly seen. The Upper Sequence was interpreted as Holocene sediment deposits. It was sub-divided into 4 units according to the environment of deposition. Unit A is characterized by channel-filled seismic facies. It is interpreted as an estuarine channel deposited during the transgression period of late Pleistocene-early Holocene. Unit B displays a lobate shape, (1-3 km wide, 5-10 km long and 2-7 m thick) with aggrading seismic configurations, being deciphered as a submerged offshore sand ridge. This unit is locally found in three areas; offshore Cha-am district of Phetchaburi province, Sri Racha and Banglamung districts of Chon Buri province. Unit C clearly displays acoustic blanking/ turbidity facies due to gas bubbles contained in the sediments. It is locally found at river mouths and their vicinities. It is interpreted as sub-tidal flat sediment facies being composed mainly of gassy and organic-rich clay/sandy clay sediments. Unit D blankets almost 90 % of the survey area with thickness ranging from 0 to 19 m. The thickness generally decreases seaward. It is composed of very soft-soft marine clay deposited since


Holocene to Recent. The absence of any trace of any barrier sand in offshore area in the inner part of the upper Gulf is explained by the very low gradients on the seabed which promote the landward migration of transgressive barriers under conditions of rising sea level. In addition, the absence of the regressive barriers as sea level fell towards the last glacial period reflects a lack of available sand. Instead of regressive sand deposits, thick marine clay blankets (Unit D) indicate that very little amount of coarse sediments have been transported to the inner part of the upper Gulf since the Holocene marine transgression till present.

The results of seabed sediment sampling reveals that the seabed sediment consists of 76% marine mud, 14%, sandy marine mud, 9% marine muddy sand, and only 1% sand. The 12 heavy metals showed a wide range of concentrations. Generally, heavy metals concentration in the sediments decreased with increasing distance from the shoreline. The average heavy metals concentrations from the highest to the lowest are Fe (15,268.2 mg/kg), Mn (791.15 mg/Kg), Ti (115.34 mg/kg), Zn (40.56 mg/kg), Cr (24.89 mg/kg), V (21.63), Ni (15.31 mg/kg), Cu (13.38 mg/kg), Pb (10.88 mg/kg), Co (7.18 mg/kg), As (3.06 mg/kg) and Cd (< 0.30 mg/kg) respectively. All of them, except Cd, are concentrated in three main river mouths; Tha Chin, Chao Phraya and Bang Pakong, and adjacent areas. The results indicate that the high concentrations of heavy metals in marine sediments are particularly affected by the high contribution of terrigenous materials through the main rivers. The behavior of heavy metals in marine sediments, in comparison with other previous studies, is complex due to seasonal and geographic variations in the terrigenous fluxes by rivers.

4.3 Proposed Future Activities The challenging mission of DMCR concerning the coastal erosion problem will be’ in particular, coordination of the integration plan for the year 2011-2016 and building a cooperation system for all relevant organizations.



1. Mr. Worawoot Tantiwanit Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Thailand. Tel (66) 0 2141 1283, Fax : (66) 02143 9244

E-mail: [email protected] 2. Mr. Panu Thongchit Director, Bureau of Geotechnology

Tel (66) 0 2621 9610, Fax : (66) 0 2621 9612, Mobile 084 730 7008 5 GEO-HAZARDS PROGRAMME For fisical year 2011

5.1 Summary Thailand is located in a tropical zone where heavy rainfall can occur in the rainy season starting from May to December. Large landslides and flash flood triggered by the heavy rainfall also occur in this period. Exceptionally, in this year, large landslides and flash flooding happened in the March dry season in three provinces, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thamrat and Surat Thani, in the southern part of Thailand. The landslides and flash floods caused a lot of damage and casualties. Sixty-four people were killed and the total cost of damage is estimated at around 10,000 million Baht.

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) investigated the events and found that only 14 casualties were in landslide affected areas whereas 50 casualties were in flash flood areas. The smaller number of casualties in landslide areas rather than in flash flood areas were because in the landslide areas, landslide watch networks or the community-based landslide watch networks had been established. From this result, DMR has implemented the “Efficiency Increasing of Landslide Monitoring System Project” in the high landslide risk areas of 17 provinces.

5.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities 5.2.1 The Efficiency Increasing of Landslide Monitoring System Project The Project has the objective to map the landslide risk at community level on a scale 1:10,000, to establish the landslide watch networks in upper, middle and down stream localities in both landslide and flash flood prone areas, and to integrate a landslide monitoring plan. The project was conducted in high landslide risk areas of 17 provinces, Ranong, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thamarat, Phang Gna, Phatthalung, Trang (in the southern part and Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Lampoon, Lampang, Nan, Phayao, Phrae and Uttaradit (in northern part).

The landslide risk at community level mapping was conducted between June and July by using various techniques depending on the areas, ranging from air survey by helicopter to ground checking. Satellite data and Ternary data were also used to delineate the flooded areas and landslide scars. More than 20 teams of geologists were sent to recheck landslide affected boundary and to coordinate with the local governments and local people. The heads of villages and some local people were invited to be involved in the landslide watch networks. anual rain gauges were distributed to the network, 1 or 2 rain gauges per village. Installed rain


gauges were located by GPS and the mobile numbers of the networks were recorded. Then a safety place for the village was chosen (Figure 1).

Figure 1 shows the Landslide Risk in Community Level Map.

Data and activities of villages, local government, Thai Meteorology Department (TMD), Department of Water Resources (DWR), Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), National Disaster Warning Center and DMR were integrated to be a simple landslide monitoring plan (Figure2). The plan can divided into 4 periods,

1. Normal period; exchange weather condition and rainfall data between government offices and local people,


2. Watch period; the networks or the local people are monitoring rainfall and water level in streams with supporting data form government offices. If they notify landslide signals, the networks must inform the head of the village.

3. Warning period; the head of the village authorizes dissemination of landslide warning through siren and village speaker.

4. Rescue period; the mayor of landslide affected area will deploy his rescue team to the area and will request nearby municipalities and other offices to help his people.

The network training courses are planned to be conducted in September of this year. At the beginning more than 1,000 local people are planned to join the courses in 3 provinces (Krabi, Nakhon Si Thamrat and Surat Thani) which were seriously affected by landslides. The participants are divided into small groups of villages according to their drainage basin or according to streams that flow through their villages. A one day course is composed of basic knowledge of landslides, landslide risk areas, landslide signals, rainfall measurement, landslide evacuation plan and exchange of ideas. The rest of villages in other provinces will be trained in the same way in the next official year.

Figure 2. shows the flowchart of the Landslide Monitoring Plan.

Landslide Watch

Networks

Rainfall

Water Level

TMD & DWR

Head of Village DMR Warning

Mayor of Municipality

District Governor and DDPM

Landslide Signals

Watch Bulletin

Warning and Evacuation Permission

Rescue Relevant Offices& NDWC

Down Stream Villages

Inform

Inform

Request for Help


Fiscal year 2012

5.1 Summary In 2011 many parts of Thailand was affected by serious flooding and landslide. The damage cost was estimated a round 45.7 billion US$ or ranking as the fourth most damage disaster in the world. There were 13.6 million affected people and the flooding caused 815 casualties. Therefore Thai government and Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) put more effort in mitigating the affects from geohazards especially landslides. In this year DMR is conducting many activities under the geohazards mitigation programme such as landslide risk mapping at the community level, establishing landslide watch networks, increasing efficiency of the landslide monitoring system, developing of landslide models and landslide rehabilitation.

5.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities 5.2.1 The landslide Risk Mapping at Community level The Project has the objective to map the landslide risk area at community level at a scale of 1:10,000. The maps show the areas which are prone to be affected by landslide and flash floods. Moreover they will include the location of landslide watch network houses, safety places and rain gauges. In this year DMR has a budget to do the activity in 190 sub-districts in northern and southern part of Thailand.

5.2.2 Establishing The Landslide Watch Network This activity has conducted since 2001 or for more than 10 year. In 2012 DMR established the networks in 5 provinces, Chaiyaphum, Prachinburi, Sakaeo, Phetchabun and Lopburi. Here 1885 local volunteers from 353 villages, 51 subdistricts and 21 districts joined the network. At this moment there are more than 17,000 networks in 2318 villages of 48 provinces, mainly from northern and southern parts.

5.2.3 Increasing Efficiency of the Landslide Monitoring System This activity has two main components, landslide monitoring and landslide drill. The

landslide monitoring is operating through the Geohazards Operation Center of DMR. The center will monitor the heavy rainfall in landslide risk areas. In cases where heavy rainfall is longer than 3 hours or more than 100 mm., the center will disseminate a watch bulletin and inform the networks in the area. Then the networks will be on the duty to closely monitor landslide signals in the local areay. If the networks notify landslide signals they will inform the head of the village to issue a landslide warning and to evacuate people to safe places. The landslide drill is a method for testing the above system.

5.2.4 The Developing a Landslide Model The mathematical landslide model was firstly developed in 1988 and was used for mapping landslide hazard areas. The first model was GIS based utilizing parameters of geology, topography, landuse and so on. Until this year DMR is developing the new mathematical landslide model by applying slope stability a method for northern and southern parts of Thailand. The main parameters are geology, topography and rain fall infiltration. The model also is a dynamic model and its results will be changed according to the amount of rainfall and it can predict landslide risk areas in advance. In the future DMR hope that the result form the model is very useful for monitoring and warning of landslides, not only for DMR but also for relevant agencies and local governments.


Figure 2. shows the dynamic landslide model of Namman Subdistric, Thapla District, Uttaradit Province.

5.2.5 The Landslide Rehabilitation In the last decade large landslides have occurred nearly every year and in some years there were many events. All landslide affected areas required rehabilitation for basic issues such as roads, bridges, water pipes and electricity supply. From the viewpoint of geologists, the affected areas must take some actions to mitigate the potential future effects from landslide. Therefore DMR is introducing the prototype of small and easily constructed structures including retaining walls and monkey cheeks (flood and landslide reservoir), together witj channel improvment and stream rerouting. In this activity DMR also uses the plastic flapped sack in the structure and integrates local knowledge as well as local participation. Every year the prototypes are introduced to two provinces and this year DMR is working in Chairai and Lampang Provinces.


Figure 2 shows the landslide reservoir by applying the plastic flapped sack, Ban Pangma-o, Lampang Province.

Programme Contact Person: Mr. Lertsin Laksasakulwong

Director, Bureau of Environmental Geology Department of Marine Resources, Thailand.

Tel (66) 0 2621 9790, Fax : (66) 02621 9795 E-mail: [email protected]

6 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY PROGRAMME

6.1 Summary Saline Soil Area Development Project in Northeast Thailand.

The four-year (2008-2011) project was launched in 2008 in response to His Majesty the King’s advice and initiation on development of saline soil area in NE Thailand.. The project involves sustainable development of both geological resources through the mitigation of saline soil problems. In this integrated project, DMR is responsible for the study of rock salt formation and its contribution to saline soil and the dispersion of salt in the study area.

Duration: 2008 –2011 Objectives: (a) To set up Saline Soil Study Centre of and by the local community

(b) To develop and improve soil quality of saline soil area (c) To improve the quality of life of local people

Project Area: Tambon Haiyong, Phangkhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province located within Nam Un watershed, as a project area.


6.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities (Saline Soil Development Project)

During 2008-2009 - Investigative surveys on geology, underground geology and hydrogeology..

- cooperating with National Science and Technology Development Agency, Department of Rice, Land Development Department and Phimai Salt Company Limited for saline soil rice cultivaiond experiment.

In 2010 - The Department of Mineral Resources focused on the experimental solutions

to the problem in more saline areas to investigate; (a) use of bentonite to prevent permeability of underground salt water (b) use of NaWa clay to modify structure of saline soil: add clay particle or

residue sand faction (c) Leaching of saline soil to salt water treatment pond.

(d) fill NaWa clay to lift up paddy field or, on the other hand to reduce the groundwater level

Work carried out in 2011 - Saline Soil Study Centre of Tambon Haiyong, Phangkhon District established

- 1 person namely Mr. Krue Suwanchairop to be a master agriculturalist at the provincial level.

- Extend results of saline soil investigation to cover all areas of Phangkhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province with a network of agriculuralists in Phangkhon District.

Work carried out in 2012

During 2012 the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) carried out the Saline Soil Area Development Project in Northeast Thailand (phase 2: An extension in Khon Kaen (Ban Tum, Ban Ped, Ban Wa, and Dang Yai districts) and Udon Thani province (Ban Fang, Pon Sung Sawad, Pon Sung Tai districts). This involved l

- The dissemination of knowledge concerning solutions of saline soil problems from the Saline Soil Study Centre of Tambon Haiyong to target areas in 2012 (Khon Kaen and Udon Thani Provinces)

- Cooperating with research teams from Khon Kaen University (led by Assoc. Dr. Wittaya Trilogade) and Udon Thani Rajabhat University (led by Dr. Wibol Pensuk) for saline soil rice cultivated experiment.

- 1 Conference (on April 27, 2012 at Ban Haiyong Sakon Nakhon province, 121 participants), 1 brainstorming meeting in Khon Kaen province (on June 28, 2012 at Chaipat Hotel, 148 participants) and 1 brainstorming meeting in Udon Thani Province (on 26 July 2012 at Kedsuk-Resort Hotel, 150 participants) to encourage cooperative network of local government and communities.

- 3 person namely Mr.Chainarong Maong-nil (Khon Kaen province), Mr. Wijit Raj-Jampi (Udon Thani province) and Mr.Supot Rayabsri (Udon Thani province) to be a master agriculturalist at the provincial level.


- 2 Saline Soil Study Centers established (Ban Tum Saline Soil Study Centers in Khon Kaen province and Ban Pon Sung Saline Soil Study Center in Udon Thani province)

6.3 Proposed Future Activities Proposed work in 2013 will be the extension phase of The Saline Soil Area

Development Project in Northeast Thailand in 2 provinces (Mahasarakham and Roi Et). Activities in 2013 will involve the encouragement of a cooperative network of local government and communities and the establishment of Saline Soil Study Center.

6.4 Assistance Required from CCOP in Support of Future Activities Workshop on matters related to saline soil areas improvement in CCOP Member Countries.

Programme Contact Person: Mr. Phureewat Jenrungroth Director, Non-metallic Mineral Division Bureau of Mineral resources Department of Mineral Resources Rama VI Road, Bangkok, THAILAND Tel: (66) 0 2621 9825, Fax: (66) 0 2621 9825 E-mail : [email protected]

GEO-INFORMATION SECTOR 7. GEO-DATA AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME For fiscal year 2011

7.1 Summary The Department of Mineral Resources implemeted an in-house activity only in the CCOP-CGS Metadata project. Totally, 369 metadata of the geological maps that were initially done in Phase I have been uploaded to the Phase II platforms. Activities on GEO Grid and One Geology project were temporarily suspended due to technical problems.

7.2 Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities 7.2.1 CCOP Metadata Phase II Project Technical transformation of geological map-metadata in Phase I had been carried out to meet compatibility with metadata schema of Phase II. Therefore, 369 metadata records in Phase I had been transformed and stored in the Phase II environment. However, some information was not uploaded due to system bugs of an application. Correction, therefore, had to be done on a record by record basis. Currently, the correction has not been finished due to the metadata server being down.



7.2.2 Global Earth Observation Grid (GEO Grid) Project The GEO Grid portal was shut down due to system damage after the tremendous tsunami attack on Hokkaido in early March. Meanwhile permission for the research project was also ended at the same time. Since the recovery of the GEO Grid system in June, any new research projects are to be submitted to the GHZ VO-manager. 7.2.3 One Geology Project DMR had provided space for setup of the project server since 2009. Geological map and information on 1:1,000,000 scales were stored in the server that served for WMS through the One Geology portal. During the last few months the server was down due to power supply shortage that caused failure of the application. The problem was reported to TS in late July. Now, new launching of the program awaits the installation of the application from CCOP TS. For fiscal year 2012 Sumary Activities on prevailing cooperation projects temporarily ceased in this year. There are many reasons such as technical problems of the application server, new implementation for public services and uncertainty of flagship measure. Annual Review of Individual Technical Activities ASEAN Mineral Resources Database and Information Project This is an active cooperation project now. CCOP was invited to participate and share available database and information for the development of ASEAN mineral resources database and information. This project was initiated by Indonesia to ASOMM. After few years of the application launching, reviews on the progress and outcome showed negative signs. Therefore, the Japanese government decided to advise and support with either budget or technical implementation. The output is intended to establish OGC standards on web map services, to reduce the task of data entry by each member state and to make attractive and friendly usage available to all users. DMR participated a training course in Japan and a workshop in Yogyakarta. The DMR’s trainees took all knowledge from the trainer to develop and publish an attractive web map service on the ASOMM page of our website. CCOP Metadata Phase II Project At least new 50 records of geological map-metadata were prepared for uploading to the server. These had not uploaded and published yet because the metadata application server had out of controlled since the last year report. Global Earth Observation Grid (GEO Grid) Project Neither new requirements nor research on the geologic resources resulted in application for ASTER imagery or DEM. Many projects require larger scales of image resolution therefore they tend to choose the most suitablee. On the other hand, the GEO Grid project had developed a new global digital elevation model (DEM) disseminated for public use in many WMS portals. These portals are easily accessible and free to download.


One Geology Project The management and maintenance of the country information faced some problems because of of the retirement of the former coordinator and ownership of the data. Moreover, the server that was also malfunctioning waits for new replacement from the CCOP TS. This project will be a part of the ASEAN mineral resources database that will supply WMS of the geological information in future. 7.3 Proposed Future Activities - Continuous preparation of metadata information of newly published geological maps in order to update on the CCOPGMIS portal, once the server is ready for service. - Continuously sharing of experience and participation for improving activities of the CCOP metadata standard. - Continuous feature improvement and data updating on either the DMR server or ASOMM server. - Transferring knowledge on the OGC standard on web map services to make good image and understanding concept of the development to all related DMR members. - Creating research and expanding knowledge on WMS either applicability or standardization. - New research projects concerned with geological hazards are expected to submit requests for satellite imageriy, either ASTER, MODIS or PULSAR. - Interactive WMS on geological hazards is planned to be setup on the DMR website. - OGC standards on WFS (Web Feature Services) and GeoSciML for open platform on data exchange and on-line processing.

7.4 Assistance Required from CCOP in Support of Future Activities - Intellectual rights grant to DMR for installation of CCOPGMIS system for public dissemination of geological maps and publication-metadata in native language. - Technical and knowledge support for installation and modification of the CCOPGMIS application. - IT specialists and in-house training courses on OGC standards and GML schema compatible with GeoSciML are required for capacity building. - Replacement of new server is required for supporting services.

7.5 Assistance Offered to CCOP/Other Member Countries in Support of Future Activities

-Technical assistance and instruction on the CCOPGMIS. -Technical assistance and instruction on GIS training. -Technical assistance and instruction on the CCOP-CGS metadata system.

-Technical assistance and demonstration on fundamental OGC standard for web map services

. 7.6 Other Comments - The CCOP Technical Secretariat should construct a common route for regular circulation of active projects to coordinators and resource persons showing measures and activities to proceed.


- Each project (either ended or ongoing) should be regularly evaluated. The evaluation results to be reported to the committee in order to stimulate coordinators for more responsibilities. Programme Contact Person:

Mr. Sompob Wongsomsak Director, Information Division Mineral Resources Information Center E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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