Public Opinion on the Impact of the Thai Canal Project Implementation

Authors

  • Wiwat Jankingthong Business Administration Program, Hatyai Business School, Hatyai University, Thailand
  • Korkaew Jankingthong Business Administration Program, Hatyai Business School, Hatyai University, Thailand
  • Chutima Wangbenmad Business Administration Program, Hatyai Business School, Hatyai University, Thailand
  • Maneerat Rattanaphan Marketing Program, Hatyai Business School, Hatyai University, Thailand
  • Singhanate Aiadjuy Business Research Innovation, Hatyai Business School, Hatyai University, Thailand

Abstract

            The research aims to study public opinion on the positive and negative impact of the Thai canal project implementation. The sample used in this study consisted of 1,600 people aged 18 years and above in eight provinces, namely Chumphon, Ranong, Krabi, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Satun. A questionnaire was used as a tool the survey. The results of this research revealed that the people's opinions towards the impact of the Thai canal project varied. While the people in route 9A agreed with the Thai canal project implementation, those in routes 2A and 7A felt uncertain about it and those in route 5A did not agree with it.

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Published

2020-06-29

How to Cite

Jankingthong, W. ., Jankingthong, K., Wangbenmad, C., Rattanaphan, M., & Aiadjuy, S. (2020). Public Opinion on the Impact of the Thai Canal Project Implementation. Journal of Liberal Arts Prince of Songkla University, 12(1), 260–286. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal-la/article/view/244553

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2020): January-June 2020

Section

Research Articles

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