REDUCING SOCIAL INEQUALITY AMONG TAI LUE ETHNIC GROUPS IN CHIANG KHAM DISTRICT, PHAYAO PROVINCE

Abstract

Research subject “Reducing the social inequality of the Tai Lue Ethnic Groupsin Chiang Kham District Phayao Province” has three objectives: 1) to analyze the problem of social inequality among the Tai Lue Ethnic Groupsin Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province; 2)to study the causes of social inequality among the Tai Lue Ethnicgroups. 3)To present guidelines for reducing social inequality among Tai Lue Ethnic Groupsin Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province. This was a qualitative research. The instrument used was an interview form with a total of 28 key informants using the Tai Lue Ethnicvillages in Chiang Kham District. Phayao Province is a research area, data analyzed by content analysis.

          Research results: 1) The problem is that there are limitations in accessing social services in providing public services. Still not fully accessible. 2) The causes of social inequality are: 1. Income, caused by unequal distribution of income. 2. Asset ownership. It is caused by the lack of rights to own land for use in occupations. and livelihood Because of the area of residence and arable area Most of them are in forest areas, making it impossible to issue rights documents. 3. Access to social services. and infrastructure 3) Guidelines for reducing social inequality are 1. income 2. property ownership 3. access to social services and infrastructure 4. unfair treatment by state power 5 . Solving poverty problems 6. Participating in social development and quality of life 7. Gender inequality 8. Expressing opinions