Abstract:
The objective of this research is to study the information about labors living of small and medium scale in Bangkok Metropolis, about condition of present residence, economical and social aspects, residence problems within construction site and residence management by employer for labor. This research is expected to be line for residence is expected to be line for residence management or solution of concerned persons problems. The primary data is gathered from labor and employer interview by means of questionnaire, data from documer, observations and photography. On research, it was found that: 1.The residence problems of labor of small and medium scale are similar to each other. The residence was built into rowhouse around and facing the building. It is mostly made of zinc, which heat resistant, and comprises of 8-9 square meter per room. Each room can contain 2-3 persons. The room construction tacts only 1-2 day(s), can be made and lifted away within a short time. Most rooms are provided without windows. Only electric fan is provided for accommodation. All responsibilities for residence management are assumed by the employer, such as labors residence, water supply and electricity supply. The period of stay of labor of small scale is within one year, but of labor of medium scale is more than 1 year. The problems of residence are understandardized labors residence according to engineering criterions; problems about sanitation, water supply, childrens education and deserved welfare. 2. Limitations and problems solution: Most residents such as mason, carpenter, blacksmith and workmen are northeastern people, and were formerly farmers. They completed only primary education. In their occupation, they work everday without holiday. The working hours are 9, from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The labors income is in form of daily wage, and is lower than stipulated rate according to labor law. The earning of each family amount to 5,000-7,000 per month. The labors are thrifty and prefer saving cash little by little to depositing money. Most labors are strong people. In case of illness. They prefer buying medicine from drug store to visiting doctor. Most labors need welfare about medical treatment costs and accident insurance. The labors cant solve their problems about residence themselves; therefore, the employer or government agency or development organizations should provide assistance up to theit capabilities, In order to improve the construction labor being.