Systems Affecting the Elderly A Case Study of Phraek Sa Subdistrict, Tai Ban Mai Subdistrict, Bang Pu Subdistrict, and Bang Pu Mai Subdistrict, Mueang Samutprakarn, Samutprakarn Province.

Abstract

This research aims to (1) Study the travel behavior of the elderly in the areas of Tai Ban Mai Subdistrict, Phraek Sa Subdistrict, Bang Pu Subdistrict, Bang Pu Mai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samutprakarn Province (2) Examine the access to public transportation services among the elderly in these areas (3) Investigate the problems and needs related to the use of public transportation services by the elderly in these areas and (4) Explore ways to develop public transportation services for the elderly in these areas. The sample groups for this study are divided into 2 groups (1) Elderly residents before the construction of the electric train and the expansion of the public transportation system in the areas of Phraek Sa, Tai Ban Mai, Bang Pu Mai, and Bang Pu Subdistricts, Mueang District, Samutprakarn Province, with a total of 15 interviewees (2) Elderly residents after the construction of the electric train and the expansion of the public transportation system in the same areas, with a total of 27 interviewees. A total of 42 people were sampled using the sample size calculation formula based on Yamane (1973) at a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of ± 5%. The research tools include (1) In-depth interviews, which provide detailed information. and (2) non-participant observation. The findings reveal that (1) Bang Pu Subdistrict has a high level of difficulty in accessing public transportation. (2) Bang Pu Mai Subdistrict has a medium to high level of difficulty in accessing public transportation. (3) PhraekSa Subdistrict has a medium level of access. and (4) Tai Ban Mai Subdistrict has an easy level of access to public transportation.