A study on the achievement of the benefits of a build-operate-transfer project : the case of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) | |
| Author | Worapong Tangkitsiri |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-04-22 |
| Subject(s) | Local transit--Thailand--Bangkok Bangkok Mass Transit Authority--Cost effectiveness |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ;|vno. CM-04-22 |
| Abstract | There are several Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects executed in developing countries, and some of them are in Thailand. In addition, there will be more projects in the future because governments also intend to carry out further BOT projects. As a result, the living standard of people will be improved. Fmihermore, people will receive benefits from the BOT projects. In other words, there will be the intended benefits being conveyed to the involved people. Studies generally are carried on before these projects are constructed as part of the impact assessment study. Nevertheless, the studies could take place on the same projects to evaluate and determine the effects from projects while operating. In order to understand whether the intended benefits of the projects really exist, this thesis studies the real benefits from a BOT project in Thailand-- Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) project. At the moment, Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has had a huge project which is operating and relating to the people staying in the metropolis. In addition, this project claims to be the fastest and most reliable form of transportation in town. This is the BTS skytrain project involving various groups of people. The concession for the Bangkok Mass Transit System was awarded by Bangkok Meh·opolitan Administration (BMA) to Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) on April 9, 1992. This concession required BTSC to build an elevated mass transit railway system in Bangkok. It also permitted BTSC to retain all revenues deriving from the operation of the system over the 30-year concession period. The system comprises two lines, the Sukhumvit Line running from On Nut to Mo Chit, and the Silom Line, running from the National Stadium to Sathorn Bridge, with a total distance of approximately 23.5 Km. The objectives of the skytrain project are to assist in alleviating the chronic traffic problem in Bangkok and to provide the citizens of Bangkok with a fast and efficient means of transportation within the central business dish·ict. In other words, this skytrain intended to lift up people's lives. In this study, surveys have been made using questionnaires as the research instrument. The researcher has designed the questionnaires in order to evaluate satisfaction on factors based on the intended benefits of the BTS project. In other words, the real benefits of BTS are evaluated through this instrument. Both of BTS users and non-users were surveyed between November 2003 and January 2004. 757 BTS-user questionnaires and 1530 non-user questionnaires were collected during the field survey. Data analysis was conducted using statistical techniques ranging from simple descriptive statistics to Z-test, Chi-Square Test, and Cross tabulations. SPSS software package and Microsoft Excel were used for these calculations. The results of the study can signify that the sampled respondents are satisfied with the BTS project. However, users and operators alike suggest that the system be expanded to bring more benefits to the city. |
| Year | 2004 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. CM-04-22 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ogunlana, Stephen 0.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Pichai Nimityongskul; Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H.W.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | -; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2004 |