Social Welfare Needs of Poor Households in Prakonchai District, Buriram Province

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the level of social welfare needs among poor households; 2) compare the personal factors influencing the social welfare needs of these households; and 3) explore guidelines for providing social welfare to poor households. The study's findings are as follows: 1) The poor households in Prakhonchai District, Buriram Province have a high overall level of social welfare needs. When analyzed by aspect, the highest average score was in health, followed by income. The lowest average score was in standard of living. 2) The comparison of factors related to social welfare needs—categorized by sex, age, occupation, education, and income—showed no significant difference overall. This finding rejects the study's initial hypothesis. 3) The proposed guidelines for providing social welfare to poor households are: Health: Ensure poor households have widespread access to basic medical and public health services. Income: Support poor households by helping them find employment and earn a sufficient income, and provide them with vocational skills training. Standard of Living: Support access to basic necessities such as food, drinking water, housing, and clothing, as well as improve the residential environment.