ทุนทางสังคมในประเทศไทย

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to introduce how to measure social capital in Thailand. In addition, the paper proves the significant role of social capital on socio-economic variables such as crime, health, income. Using the survey of the National Statistical Office in September 2007, the paper decomposes Thai social capital into five components, namely social cooperation, trust, social support, family ties, and social network.