RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Wilinski, Kamil
A1 Pathak, Shubham
T1 Mobility in the Developing Country. The Case Study of Bangkok Metropolitan Region
JF Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina
YR 2022
VO 24
IS 3
SP A112
OP A122
DO 10.26552/com.C.2022.3.A112-A122
UL https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-202203-0025.php
AB Significant economic growth visible in recent decades in Thailand contributed to a huge demand for private vehicles, which was not followed by a sufficient growth of transport infrastructure, consequently leading to permanent congestion, increase in the number of accidents, high carbon emission and thus a decline in the air quality. This research was conducted in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok using key informant interviews to examine socio-economic determinants of 3 different modes choice: car, motorcycle and public transport. The major findings included the lack of use of public transportation due inadequate transportation schemes and policies at the local and national level in Thailand. Further analytical findings include the social, cultural and economic factors affecting the choices of the mode of transportation in Thailand.