ปัจจัยชี้วัดคุณภาพชีวิตของประชาชนในเขตควบคุมมลพิษของประเทศไทย

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the key factors which indicate quality of life of population in pollution control area in Thailand. This study was qualitative research by collecting data from 3 areas: Had Yai District in Songkhla Province, Samut Sakhon Province and Ban Laem District in Phetchaburi Province. The research was conducted by focus group discussion which is classified to be 6 inhabitants groups and 6 community leaders groups. Then, gather information from academic documentary which is related to life quality and life quality evaluation elements. From the study findings, it is found that the total aspects of quality of life of population in pollution control area are 26 in number which are consisted of 5 factors: Residence, Economic condition, Social condition, Environment condition, and Health and Sanitation. Factor which has the highest number of aspects is Environment condition (7 aspects) because the sampling area is the pollution control area; therefore, the sampling group paid attention and took the environmental factors into consideration much more than other factors. The second following factor is Health and Sanitation (6 aspects), Residence (5 aspects), Social condition (5 aspects), and Economic condition (3 aspects). The sampling group paid less attention to Economic condition than the other factors because there are number of factories in the area which offer employment and afford income for local people. So, to get the most suitable quality of life aspect, the assessment of quality of life aspect of local people in each area should be made in-depth regarding the quality of life aspect before beginning the assessment because each area has different physical characteristics and problematic conditions.