Abstract

The objectives of this research is to demonstrate that street stall operations that are conducted in street spaces of structure unique to Bangkok, Thailand and forms part of the informal sector, supports the livelihood of many urban migrants, and is closely related and integral to daily life, particularly eating habits and dwelling types, of urban dwellers in the city. The results of the on-site survey conducted in Sukhumvit Area reveal that street stalls located along Soi of dead-end streets basically are required for daily life particularly for maintenance of unique eating habits. To maintain the lifestyle unique to Thais, it is necessary and important to maintain street spaces of unique structure for street stall operation by not placing uniform restrictions as premises for excluding the street stalls in the informal sector but in accordance with site-oriented and flexible guidelines.

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