Population Policy

The Sixth National Economic and Social Development Plan 
(1987-1991). Part IV, Chapter 2, p.297.

Date:     1987-1991

Source:     Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Development Board, Bangkok, Thailand

Subject:     population policy, housing, slums

8.3  Work Plan for Housing Development and Slums Upgrading

1. Construct 22,000 housing units for low-income groups and collect appropriate service charges.
   
   
2. Upgrade 20,000 slum units.
   
   

3. Encourage the private sector to participate in developing housing for the low-income group. The Government Housing Bank will provide financial support to such investments by private developers. This will help alleviate the burden of the government in providing housing for low-income households.