MANAGEMENT OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN BANGKOK AREA ACCORDING TO THE HOMELESS PERSONS ACT OF 2014

MANAGEMENT OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN BANGKOK AREA

Abstract

This research aims to (1) study the process of managing homeless people in Bangkok according to the Homeless Protection Act of 2014. (2) To study the problems and obstacles in the process of managing homeless people in Bangkok according to the Homeless Protection Act of 2014, using qualitative research, collecting data through in-depth interviews with relevant experts.

            The study results found that the process of managing homeless people in Bangkok according to the Homeless Protection Act of 2014 has a process model for integrating the network of many sectors to participate. The operation is carried out through the Bangkok Homeless Protection Center, which has two management methods: the initial reception process to screen and create a database, and the protection and assistance process. The problems and obstacles found in the operation are: Management problems, the process of operation is complicated and there is a lack of coordination of the referral of the homeless group. Lastly, the problem of the service system affects the efficiency of protecting the homeless and Recommendations for the successful implementation of the homeless protection policy include (1) establishing temporary shelters and housing (2) (3) Career promotion and job skills (4) Financial assistance and access to social services. (5) support for legal issues and rights protection; (6) preventing homelessness; (7) surveying and monitoring the situation of homeless people; and (8) promoting positive attitudes towards homeless people.