“Sookpracha” Valuable Housing for Holistic Life Development : Case Study Approach

Abstract

One of the key factors reflecting the quality of human life is adequate housing but nowadays housing cost is too much higher than the household income, which becomes a burden on households and makes it difficult for low-income people to access quality housing. This study uses SSM as a research tool to find a problems and constraints in supporting affordable housing model in Thailand. The case study used in this article is from “Sookpracha” affordable housing project from National Housing Authority. The finding from rich picture found that collaboration from stakeholders at all levels either in government, private sector or dwellers plays great role in encouraging affordable housing. The rental housing model and use of land with sunk cost on location of the project also supports BCG model in dimension of circular economy. Moreover, physical disability, household income, age, and type of family should be considered as important factors in making tailor-design house for vulnerable group.