AuthorTextor, Robert B.
TitleFrom peasant to pedicab driver : a social study of northeastern Thai farmers who periodically migrated to Bangkok and became pedicab drivers / R.B. Textor
Imprint New Haven : Yale University, Sautheast Asia Studies, 1961
Descript vii, 83 p. : ill, map

SUMMARY

Studies the lower labour class especially the one that are peasants migrating from the rural areas in Thailand to Bangkok and becoming Samlor driver (pedicab drivers). Investigates the original hometowns of the pedicab drivers and the motives behind their migration. Explores the drivers' quality of life, social activities and interpersonal relations within the drivers' circle, health behaviors, recreation, and political participation.


SUBJECT

  1. Pedicab drivers
  2. Peasants -- Thailand
  3. Rural-urban migration -- Thailand
  4. Social surveys -- Thailand
  5. Sociology
  6. Rural

LOCATIONCALL#STATUS
Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Thailand Collection[TH] 301.35 T355F LIB USE ONLY
Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Rarebook Collection[DH] 305.56 T355F 1961 LIB USE ONLY