AuthorTextor, Robert B., author
TitleFrom Peasant to Pedicab Driver, a Social Study of Northeastern Thai Farmers Who Periodically Migrated to Bangkok and Became Pedicab Drivers / Robert B. Textor
ImprintNew Haven, Conn. : Southeast Asia Studies, Yale University, 1961
Connect tohttps://digiverse.chula.ac.th/Info/item/dc:3916
Descript 83 pages

SUMMARY

Discusses the origins of samlor drivers, their reasons for coming to Bangkok, stresses, relations with the police, group affiliations, economic status, health, housing, food, clothing, recreation, religion, exposure to mass media, and political participation. Compares the differing emphases of Northeastern and Bangkok sub-cultures. Contains appendix one on research and procedure, and appendix two containing the questionnaire. [TAIC]


SUBJECT

  1. social patterns
  2. transport
  3. standard of living
  4. communication
  5. attitudes
  6. research
  7. customs
  8. financing
  9. demography
  10. national security
  11. recreation
  12. religion
  13. politics
  14. labour
  15. health
  16. Central Region
  17. NE Thailand

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