Urban Food Supply and Distribution: Characteristics and Utilization of Fresh Food Markets in Bangkok and Thonburi.

摘要

This report deals with one aspect of the problem of food supply and distribution to urban areas. It describes major internal characteristics of nearly two hundred fresh-food markets or talat in Bangkok Thonburi, Thailand. These characteristics are then summarized in a measure of market utilization. Indicators of change within the market system are identified along with market responsiveness in meeting the changing needs of a rapidly growing urban population. (Author)