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Social and health problems of the construction workersin the northeastThe study of "Social and Health Problems of the Construction Workers in The Northeast" aims to describle social and health status of the workers. Both quantitative and qualitative methods including survey, non participant observations, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were used for data collection. Three questionnaires were administrated to 812 construction workers and one questionnaire was for 44 foreman in the 44 study sites of Khon Kaen and Nong Kai provinces. Data gained from surveys are general information about appearance, working status, life style, health status health seeking of the workers. Social structure, ways of life and perception of social and health problems of the workers were studied by using qualitative method. Content analysis and descriptive statistic were used for data analysis. Major findings are as follows.1.The majority of the construction workers are native Isaan (Northeast people). Rate of male and female workers is 2 : 1. Age of the majority is between 16-35 years old. 2.Sixty three percent of the workers stay in their home and 34 percent stay in the campsites that are not in a good condition for living. 3.All workers are in dangers due to unsafe and unfair working condition, poor protection by law, and powerlessness. 4.Health problems are more influenced by social problems especially the weakness of Labour Protections and Labour Realations than health service
