Poverty’s Problems Analysis at Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the poverty problems of Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, using Thai People Map and Analytics Platform (TPMAP). Quantitative and qualitative analysis approaches were used in this study. Research instruments were an interview and a questionnaire. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze quantitative data. Results indicated that 749 households were categorized in poor income level with 3,392 Baht per month. Their human capital level was 2.01, physical capital was at 2.87, economic capital was 2.03, natural capital was 2.54, and social capital was 2.23. According to human capital dimension, the poverty cause was poor civilians had low education levels (mostly earned below primary educational degree). In terms of physical capital dimension, this study found that their housing conditions were bad. It was very difficult for them to appreciate and access governmental news and services. In terms of financial capital dimension, this study found that the majority of them had high levels of housing debts. In terms of natural capital dimension, this study found that the studied areas were facing several disasters. In terms of social capital dimension, these poor civilians lacked their own social rules and agreements in the community. Pearson’s correlation coefficients revealed that economic capital was positively correlated with human capital, physical capital, natural capital, and social capital.