Factors influencing public participation level in PPP-transportation planning : a case study of Khon Kaen, Thailand | |
| Author | Peeranun Panyavaranant |
| Call Number | AIT Diss. no.RD-24-02 |
| Subject(s) | Transportation--Thailand--Khon Kaen--Planning Transportation--Thailand--Khon Kaen--Citizen participation Public-private sector cooperation--Thailand--Khon Kaen |
| Note | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Regional and Rural Development Planning Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Public participation (PP) is widely embraced for individuals to express their views in local development. However, more meaningful engagement is needed to ensure everyone can influence decisions and drive change. People-centered principles, such as "human-centric" approaches, are reflected in participatory planning. However, empirical research on factors influencing participation, particularly in local transportation planning, remains lacking. This study examines sociodemographic and behavioral factors affecting public participation in the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Khon Kaen, Thailand, addressing this knowledge gap.Mixed method approach was adopted to quantify and gain in-depth understanding of the PP in the PPP-LRT project. Proportionate random sampling was employed to select the respondents from five municipalities within the LRT project area. A total of 505 respondents completed the survey on participation behavior and its sources, while 68 interviewees shared information on participation barriers.The descriptive statistics were applied to elaborate the respondents’ participation level (non-participation, tokenism, and citizen power).Multinomial logistic regression (MLR) was used to analyze seven sociodemographic attributes and three behavioral source attributes potentially associated with the participation level. The Mann-Whiney U-test was applied to investigate the distinct characteristics relevant to citizen participation level between urban and peri urban respondents.Descriptive results show that the majority (67%) of the respondents participated at the level of consultation and involvement (tokenism). The MLR analysis revealed that residential location, age, occupation, income, and capability affected citizen power participation level. Then, age, occupation and opportunity significantly affected tokenism participation level. The result showed a statistically significant difference in citizen power level between urban and peri urban respondents. The novel discoveries contributed to the greater understanding of the important sociodemographic and behavioral sources factors and the effective PP designing. The findings of this study have the potential to enhance the scientific basis for meaningful participation in future research and policymaking related to active citizenship and local governance. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Dissertation |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Regional and Rural Development Planning (RD) |
| Chairperson(s) | Thi, Phuoc Lai Nguyen;Santoso, Djoen San (Co-chairperson) |
| Examination Committee(s) | Vilas Nitivattananon;Tsusaka, Takuji W. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government;AIT Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (Ph. D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |