| Author | Phaibun Chuchailam |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-93-09 |
| Subject(s) | Industrialization
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-93-09 |
| Abstract | The government policy in Thailand has emphasized industrial development for more
than 20 years. Most industries are concentrated in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The
government has tried to decentralize the industries to the provinces in order to
deconcentrate the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. Related policies on industrialization to the
provinces however, were not very successful.
Nakhon Ratchasima, the second largest province of Thailand, has taken off in terms
of industrial development over the last five years. This research study was conducted to
assess the development impact of industrialization with focus on economic change, i.e.,
shifting of occupation, change in non-farm employment opportunity, and change in income
of people in the rural hinterland, and on social change assessment, i.e., change in
consumption pattern, living standard, level of modernization and people's attitude toward
industrial development.
The analysis is based on two household groups to compare the differences between
those involved in non-farm activities and those involved in farm activities, and also on
interaction zones to measure the spatial impact of industrial development.
This study found out that industrial development in Khorat has generated much nonfarm
employment for rural people in Khorat itself and other provinces in the Northeastern
region as well. The households involved in non-farm activities earn higher income than
households involved in farm activities. Young people prefer to work in non-farm rather than
farm activities. The living standard of people has been improved, and people in rural area
have started adopting the urban lifestyle.
Since the industrial sector plays an important role for the rural employment
generation, the government has to plan for industrial development by studying the potential
industrial location, providing infrastructure, and giving special incentives in order to attract
the establishment of industries in the provinces. At the provincial level also, there is a need
to conduct studies for industrial location in order to distribute industries across rural areas
so as to reduce disparities within the region. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-93-09 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Demaine, Harvey;Routray, Jayant Kumar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Igel, Barbara; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |