The Study of the need for housing factors of the low-income persons A case study of construction workers, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhonpathom

Abstract

The objective of this study was aimed to examine the need for housing factors of the lowincome persons, a case study of the construction workers, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhonpathom Province, and 2) to understand the need for housing patterns and the household income of the low-income construction workers. The results are expected to be used as useful guide for the real estate entrepreneurs in meeting the housing need of the low-income persons. In this study, data was comprised of two parts; including; housing patterns and other factors influencing a selection of housing. The questionnaires were used as instrument to gather data. The sample included the low-income construction workers in Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhonpathom Provinc. The data gathered was determined in the statistics and prioritized for each respect of areas and then was put into analysis. Regarding the housing patterns, the results showed that most consumers selected 1-storey house, the location in proximity to workplace, housing price in range of 500,000-1,000,000Baht. Regarding other factors influencing the selection of housing, the respondents focused on the quality of the surrounding residence environment mostly prior to their decision to buy the house.