Relationship Between Job Locations and Willingness to Relocate of Slum Dwellers

Abstract Urban migration the expansion of informal settlements are pressing issues in fast-growing cities like Bangkok The Klong Toei community a significant informal settlement faces challenges related to relocation driven by urban development land reclamation initiatives from the Port Authority of Thailand This study examines how job location influences residents' willingness to relocate addressing a critical gap in urban planning literature concerning the socioeconomic factors impacting slum dwellers This research aims to explore the relationship between the proximity nature of employment the willingness of Klong Toei residents to relocate It seeks to inform more humane effective resettlement strategies that reflect the community's real needs preferences Employing a mixed-methods design this study integrates quantitative data from structured surveys with qualitative insights from interviews conducted in three distinct sub-communities of Klong Toei Analytical techniques including spatial autocorrelation cluster analysis are utilized to investigate the patterns influencing relocation decisions The findings indicate that job locations are randomly distributed not clustered with a statistically significant correlation between job location willingness to relocate Key factors affecting this willingness include job type distance from employment generational differences among residents The results emphasize the need for urban policymakers to consider employment factors in the planning of resettlement programs By aligning urban development strategies with the employment realities of slum dwellers policymakers can enhance the acceptance success of relocation efforts ensuring they meet the diverse needs of affected communities This study provides valuable insights for future policy-making urban planning processes