Changing of Urban Society: The Impact of Urban Development Projects on the Isan Urban Poor People
Keywords:
urban poor, changes, impact of development, urban societyAbstract
In the midst of global changes in the development stream and the driving force of globalization, there are many changes in every context of Thai society, including changes affected by the development of urban areas. This qualitative research aims to study the impacts of urban development projects on the poor people of Isan. Data were collected from in-depth interviews using an interview guide, as well as participatory and non-participatory observations with 25 key informants from the Isan urban community, focusing on case studies in Khon Kaen Municipality and Sila Municipality, which are centers of a large province and the northeastern region, respectively. Data were analyzed using content analysis with the ATLAS.ti program. The research found that the impacts on Isan urban society are both positive and negative for the urban poor. The impacts are divided into four aspects: (1) Economic impacts, which include the convenience of living in the city and more career opportunities, but these are limited to low-level jobs that are difficult, dirty, and dangerous. Some people have lost their jobs due to new workers replacing them. (2) Social and cultural impacts, which include promoted community participation in social events becoming more convenient, but at the same time causing estrangement within poor households. Some households had to move to new communities and adapt to living in new places. (3) Housing impact, which is the most severe, includes being evicted from original residences, causing housing instability. And (4) The rights and authority of Isan poor people, who still lack awareness of their own rights and abilities.
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