A DEVELOPMENT AND ELIMINATION OF SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN BANGKOK, METROPOLITAN AREA: A CASE STUDY OF RAONG-CHORN 45COMMUNITY, LADYAO, CHATUCHAK, BANGKOK, THAILAND

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study and analyze current situation and needs of the Raong-Chorn 45 community by engaging participation of its local citizen to eliminate social inequalities in six areas which are 1.1) access to education and youth development 1.2) development for physical surroundings of the community 1.3) poverty and low level of community proficiency building 1.4) unfair treatment from government sectors 1.5) access to public resources 1.6) disparity in expressing opinion; 2) develop the approach for community needsthrough “Seed Money” funding and 3) analyze the key success factors forcollaborative problem solving in community. Research population was the citizen of the Raong-Chorn 45 community. Research methodology used qualitative research and quantitative datawhich applied research tools by Ladder Technique and Appreciation- Influence- Control (A–I–C) Technique .The research reveals that: 1) development for physical surroundings of the community are the community needs; 2) utilization of the “Seed Money” funding for promotion of awareness and cooperation of the locals as well as procurement of equipment for fire hazard prevention and control; is at the heart of this research and can lead to problem solving in many issues; 3) establishment of “Self-Help” group is seen as a best-practice approach and as a driving force model to create sustainable strength of the community.