| Author | Inoguchi, Mari |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-93-12 |
| Subject(s) | Construction workers--Thailand--Bangkok
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| 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-93-12 |
| Abstract | This study focuses on living environments of employer provided housing for itinerant
construction workers. The study tries to understand more fully the living environments at construction
sites including physical conditions, social services, profile of the workers and residents' and
companies' opinions of living environments.
The results indicate that workers residing on construction sites are young and mainly from the
North and Northeast region. Although many have land and a house in their home provinces, they live
with their families at living quarters. Residents' evaluation of living environments are not bad, since
basic services such as housing, water supply and electricity are provided free of charge and the
majority are willing to continue their jobs.
Living environments are analyzed not only by area-wise, housing structure-wise, but also by
association between each item concerning living environments and residents' evaluation with
application of Multiple Regression Model, Discriminant Analysis and aggregate type of Logit Model.
The study identifies narrowness, dirtiness and land and house tenure as the most significant factors
affecting negative evaluation of living environments. On the other hand, availability of basic services
and level of communication with neighbors are positive influences.
The study suggests several measures concerning physical conditions, social services and
community development which should be taken by the company, NGOs and by the government to
improve living environments at construction sites. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-93-12 |
| 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) | Nakamura, Fumihiko;Sheng, Yap Kioe; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Lefebvre, B.G.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |