| Author | Chin, Siew Sim |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-87-07 |
| Subject(s) | Squatter settlements--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 |
| Abstract | Three squatter settlements in the city or Bangkok Here selected for
the purpose of this research Hhich attempts to study the coping
strategies or urban loH-i ncome households. Th e dynamic s or achieving the
'best fit' of socio-economic variables Hi thin the hous e hold to increase
economic Helfare are shown. It Has found that there are differences of
" strategies " in the various economic groups within the settlements.
It was also found that households function in isolation or enter into
social and economic relationship with others to enhance their s urvival.
The nature and role of this particular inter-household function was
examined under the section of social networking.
The results of the study l ed to the conclusion that households,
Hithin their limitations and opportunities, are only partly able to
effect changes in the household . If the persistence of their condition
is to be broken, or even shortened, it Hill have to be a result of more
enabling actions from the government. |
| Year | 1987 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Weber, Karl E. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Amin, A.T.M. Nurul ;Su vi t Yodmani
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Belgian Government |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1987 |