Pathum Thani Province Research Articles

Flood vulnerability assessment of Thailand's flood-prone Pathum Thani province and vulnerability mitigation strategies

This research assesses the flood vulnerability of Thailand's flood-prone province of Pathum Thani using a comprehensive vulnerability assessment framework. The assessment framework incorporates three key components: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, consisting of 10, 12 and 11 flood vulnerability indicators, respectively. The flood vulnerability components and the flood vulnerability indicators are statistically validated by confirmatory factor analysis to determine the factor loadings and reliability of the components and indicators. The flood vulnerability questionnaire corresponding to the flood vulnerability indicators is subsequently developed and applied to the flood-prone districts of the province. The results show that proximity to rivers (with an indicator score of 0.685), household debt levels (0.612), land use patterns (0.617), and the proportion of low-income households (0.621) significantly contribute to the flood exposure of the province (with an exposure index score of 0.531). Larger household size (with an indicator score of 0.901), disruptions in public utility services (0.747), and workplace absenteeism due to flooding (0.741) contribute to the province's higher flood sensitivity (with a sensitivity index score of 0.633). Drainage capacity of natural and man-made waterways (0.571) contributes to low to moderate levels of flood adaptive capacity. The flood vulnerability of seven administrative districts of Pathum Thani, as measured by the flood vulnerability index scores (0.454–0.608), range from moderate to high. Local authorities need to invest in flood warning and response systems, prioritize infrastructure development and encourage community engagement to reduce the flood vulnerability.

The Connection and Extended Development in Making for Khmer Ceramics Culture: A Case Study of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia

The objectives of this research are to study the current status of the earthenware production profession, develop and disseminate knowledge gained from research about the cultural landscape network of Khmer-culture ceramics, and promote the exchange of knowledge in Khmer-culture ceramic production between Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia. The ultimate goal is to transfer the research findings into practical applications for both commercial and public benefits. The results of the research study have provided insights into the characteristics, patterns, and motifs of Khmer-inspired glazed ceramics in Thailand. Through the collection and study of various relevant data related to Khmer-inspired glazed ceramics, the wares used in Khmer-style glazed ceramics can be broadly categorized into two main groups based on their usage. The first group includes wares used in daily life, such as earthen jars, pots, cassettes, bottles, bowls, water pots with spouts, animal sculptures, and jewelry. The second group consists of wares used on special occasions or in religious ceremonies, such as fish and conch objects. Both groups of glazed ceramics are classified as stoneware fired at high temperatures. The cultural landscape network of Khmer-culture ceramics has identified three groups of pottery producers in present-day Cambodia. These groups are 1) the National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival (NCKCR), 2) the Kampong Chhnang Ceramic Artisans Group, and 3) the Siem Reap Mordock Ceramics Group. To facilitate the transfer of professional skills in Khmer ceramics, training and skill-sharing programs have been established in designated locations in Thailand, specifically at the Department of Ceramics Technology, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Buriram Rajabhat University, and in Cambodia at the Siem Reap Mordock Ceramics Group. These practical training programs cover the entire process of Khmer-style glazed ceramic production, including soil preparation, shaping, decorative techniques, glazing, and firing. A collaborative work evaluation and a summary of the training results are conducted together. After conducting training workshops to transfer knowledge and skills in the pottery profession, the research team presented the outcomes of the training in three locations in Thailand, namely, the exhibition "Millennium Porcelain Fair, Ban Kruat Tradition" in Ban Kruat District, Buriram Province, "Bond Klay Keramic: International Ceramic Art Workshop & Conference 2017" at Ruen Thai, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, and "Exhibition at RMA Gallery Sukhumvit Soi 22, Bangkok." In Cambodia, the works were showcased at the Angkor Handicraft Association (AHA) in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia. Both exhibitions received significant interest from the visitors, contributing to the international recognition and dissemination of the creative ceramic works resulting from the cultural landscape network of Khmer-culture ceramics.

INVESTIGATING DIVERSE TRIP PURPOSES AND RELATED PROBLEMS OF COMMUTERS IN URBAN PERIPHERAL AREA

Urban peripheral areas contribute to several challenges in urban mobility improvements since the unbalance between trip purpose and land use has been found. Recent trip pattern analysis shows, most trip patterns were analyzed at the macroscopic and mesoscopic levels. However, several parameters may be overlooked at the microscopic level, especially in the short-trip distance in peripheral urban areas. Therefore, this study focuses on three objectives which are; (1) to quantify trips distribution as provincial interzonal trips classified by trips characteristics of respondents, (2) to perform statistical analysis based on the correlation between trips pattern and their problematics based on the pair of zonal trips, and (3) to suggest mobility improvement in the peripheral urban area. Pathum Thani Province is one of the peripheral urban areas of Bangkok Metropolitan Region with a variation of land classification. A grid-based questionnaire survey was collected for 2,000 samples, incorporating integrated analysis between trip patterns and problematics of trip quality in the study area. Results of the paper indicated that most of the respondents in the peripheral urban area utilized motorized vehicles regardless of the scale of mobility in trip patterns, which the most problem (e.g., traffic congestion, followed by insecurity of public transport usage, uncontrollable schedule, and the availability of service network of public transportation system, etc.) remain key challenges of mobility improvement in a peripheral urban area in Bangkok Metropolitan Region.

Molecular characterization and genetic diversity of three Stomoxys flies S. bengalensis, S. calcitrans, and S. sitiens (Diptera: Muscidae) in Central Thailand.

Stomoxys flies (Diptera: Muscidae) are hematophagous ectoparasites of medical and veterinary importance. In this study, three Stomoxys species, i.e. S. bengalensis, S. calcitrans, and S. sitiens, were collected from three provinces in Central Thailand with the aim of estimating the genetic divergence between species, for species identification, as well as within species, for a genetic diversity study based on the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Our results showed that the average intraspecific genetic divergences of Stomoxys flies ranged from 0.11% in S. sitiens to 0.98% in S. calcitrans, whereas the average interspecific genetic divergences ranged from 5.24% between S. sitiens and S. bengalensis to 6.69% between S. calcitrans and S. bengalensis. In addition, there was no overlap between the intraspecific and interspecific genetic divergences. The COI sequence analysis revealed a high haplotype diversity and low nucleotide diversity, reflecting a rapid population expansion after past bottlenecks. Moreover, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the pairwise population differentiation (Fst) among Stomoxys flies in Central Thailand, because of the lack of natural barriers, thus allowing genetic exchange between them. The monitoring of the haplotype network revealed that two lineages of S. calcitrans in Central Thailand were distributed in all study areas, including the Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, and Saraburi Provinces. These findings may improve our understanding of the genetic patterns of these three Stomoxys flies, as well as the underlying biological mechanisms, which is knowledge that can be used for further effective control of these flies.

Gastroenteritis Outbreak of Rotavirus G3P[8] in a Secondary School in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, 2022

On 14 Sep 2022, the Division of Epidemiology was notified of a cluster of food poisoning in a secondary school. We conducted an investigation to describe the epidemiological characteristics of the outbreak, identify the causative agent, source of illness, and possible risks, and provide control measures. An electronic-based questionnaire was distributed to school members. Students and staff were interviewed. Inspection of the school canteen, water supply system, toilets, and hand-washing facilities as well as observation of personal and food hygiene practices among food handlers were done. A retrospective cohort study was conducted. The overall attack rate was 40.4% (684/1,695). Most cases were students (95.9%). Thirteen out of twenty-eight rectal swabs were positive for rotavirus, with two being identified as genotype G3P[8]. Being exposed to foods or drinks from the school canteen was a significant risk factor (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 2.35, 95% CI 1.23–4.52), and bringing a drink to school was protective (AOR 0.67, 95% CI 0.50–0.88). Although rotavirus was not detected in the environment, contamination of groundwater used for cooking and drinking was evident. We recommend routine water quality testing and installation of groundwater treatment to ensure the safety of the water supply.

Molecular phylogeny and morphological studies reveal a 30‐year‐old rain tree (Samanea saman) maintains populations of Meloidogyne enterolobii, a new host plant in Thailand

AbstractSamanea saman (Jacq.) Merr., commonly known as rain tree, is a crucial shade tree with traditional medicinal properties. In our study, 50 soil samples were collected around the rhizosphere of rain tree in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Uttaradit, Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani Provinces in Thailand. Meloidogyne populations were only found in soil samples from Mueang district, Khon Kaen Province and a 30‐year‐old rain tree exhibited root gall symptoms caused by root‐knot nematodes (Meloidogyne) on its adventitious roots. The species of the nematodes were identified based on its morphological and molecular characteristics. The results demonstrated that the perineal patterns and morphometrics of the nematodes were highly similar to the original description of M. enterolobii, except for a squarish dorsal arch and two faint lateral lines. During the molecular analysis, nematode DNA was extracted and amplified using three primer sets, C2F3/1108, D2A/D3B and MK7F/MK7R SCAR primer, to generate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products of 700, 750 and 520 bp, respectively. The polygenetic tree of the two markers displayed similarity among the COII and the 16S rRNA gene in mitochondria and the D2/D3 region in 28S rRNA. Therefore, the nematodes were identified as M. enterolobii Yang and Eisenback, 1983. This study reports a new host record of M. enterolobii on rain tree.

Streptomyces zingiberis sp. nov., an endophytic actinobacterium isolated from the root tissue of Zingiber montanum.

An endophytic actinobacterium, designated strain PLAI 1-29T, was isolated from the root tissue of Zingiber montanum collected from Pathum Thani province, Thailand. Strain PLAI 1-29T was characterized using a polyphasic taxonomic approach. It typically exhibited morphological and chemotaxonomic properties of the genus Streptomyces. Strain PLAI 1-29T produced a spiral spore chain on aerial mycelium and grew at 15-40 °C, pH 6-10 on International Streptomyces Project 2 agar. The maximum NaCl concentration for growth was 9 % (w/v). Cells of strain PLAI 1-29T presented ll-diaminopimelic acid, arabinose, galactose and ribose. The detected phospholipids were diphosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylinositol mannoside. The major menaquinones were MK-9(H6) and MK-9(H8). The major cellular fatty acids were iso-C16 : 0, anteiso-C15 : 0 and anteiso-C17 : 0. The genome-based taxonomic details revealed the assignment of strain PLAI 1-29T to the genus Streptomyces and exhibited low threshold values for the delineation of a novel species by average nucleotide identity-blast (84.0%), average amino acid identity (80.0%) and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (27.6%) with its closest type strain, Streptomyces xinghaiensis S187T. Furthermore, several differential physiological and biochemical characteristics were detected between strain PLAI 1-29T and the closest type strain. Based on the combined phenotypic and genomic features, strain PLAI 1-29T (=TBRC 7645T=NBRC 113170T) is considered to represent a new Streptomyces species, for which we propose the name Streptomyces zingiberis sp. nov.

Designing and evaluating robust nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction

Societies face an increasing number of challenges due to climate change – including enhanced hydro-meteorological risk (HMR). Typically, HMRs are exacerbated by rapid urban development, ecosystem degradation, and water use changes. All though data is scarce and scattered, evidence-based case studies have shown that implementing Nature-based Solutions (NBS) can reduce HMR. With further influence from anthropogenic climate change and continuing ecosystem degradation, HMH are projected to increase in frequency and severity. Consequently, NBS implemented for HMR reduction will have to be robust enough to deal with HMHs that exceed their design criteria and/or expected performance. However, currently available literature does not adequately outline processes that aid in designing and evaluating of robust NBS for HMR reduction. In response to this gap in literature, this study developed a process for designing and evaluating robust NBS for water. In the present study, robust design of a NBS for water is illustrated using an existing flood risk management system and NBS (100-year-old traditional irrigation furrows) in an agricultural area situated within the floodplain of the Chao Phraya River basin in the Pathum Thani province, Thailand. The robustness of the existing NBS for water is then evaluated through robust design and quantified through the construction of a responsive curve. Once the robustness of the existing NBS for water is quantified, an iterative process is used to enhance individual characteristics of the flood risk management system – resulting in efficient use of the flood water storage capacity offered by the existing NBS.

The determination and relationship of four coexisting paramphistomes in perspective of integrative taxonomic investigation.

Co-infections with Orthocoelium species and other paramphistomes were found in different ruminant hosts from two provinces of Thailand. Whilst O. parvipapillatum coexisted with Paramphistomum epiclitum in the same cattle (Bos taurus) from Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, O. dicranocoelium and Fischoederius elongatus were found in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) from Chiang Mai Province. Morphological, histological, and tegumental surface features of both Orthocoelium species were intensively investigated for species differentiation. Statistical analysis of eight morphometric ratios presented morphological differences for three paramphistomes in the Paramphistomidae family and some relationships among paramphistomes in different definitive hosts. The genetic relationships of the co-infecting paramphistomes were investigated using p-distance and phylogenetic tree analyses. Genetic variations in the Orthocoelium co-infecting paramphistomes, P. epiclitum and F. elongatus, were calculated and compared to DNA sequence alignments based on internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) and cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) DNA markers. In addition, the phylogenetic tree constructions from both DNA markers and their concatenated sequence (ITS2+COI) were used for species confirmation and the presentation of genetic relationships between co-infecting paramphistomes and other paramphistomes. This study improves the basic taxonomical description and understanding of parasite-parasite and host-parasite interactions from the perspectives of morpho-histological, morphometric, and genetic variation in co-infecting paramphistomes and Orthocoelium species in different hosts.

Agricultural Occupation Inheritance of Farmer in Nong Sam Wang, Nong Suae District, Pathum Thani Province

Agricultural Occupation Inheritance of Farmer in Nong Sam Wang, Nong Suae District, Pathum Thani Province

Factors affecting the development of a healthy city in Suburban areas, Thailand

Pathum Thani Province is one of the provinces surrounding the Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA) that has received the spillover growth and expansion of the city of Bangkok. However, this has resulted in urban changes into sprawling characterized by clusters of peri-urbanization interspersed along major transportation corridors that has absorbed provincial municipal centers within almost a hundred-kilometer radius from the center. The results of this uncontrolled, unplanned sprawl with weak or ineffective land use or transportation planning have detrimental effects on the overall well-being of the residents and the quality of life in the metropolitan area. This study uses the healthy city concept to analyze the factors that affect the health of the population by using Pathum Thani Province as the case study of 1055 structured questionnaires in face-to-face interviews. After data collection, the data was used in a Structural Equation Model (SEM) to analyze the factors that affect the health of the population in this highly urbanized province. The result of the study showed that factors affecting urban health have components relative to health issues, social and economic, physical, and environmental factors. Finally, this approach could help to quantify the complex interactions involved in health and wellbeing in relation to the constantly changing urban environment of sprawling areas to help guide policy decisions for achieving the development of a healthy city.

Companion Vector-Borne Pathogens and Associated Risk Factors in Apparently Healthy Pet Animals (Dogs and Cats) in Khukhot City Municipality, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand.

Pet animals (dogs and cats) can be infected with several companion vector-borne pathogens (CVBPs). Morbidity and mortality have been reported in pet animals due to CVBP infections. Pet animals living in close proximity to humans are able to transmit zoonotic pathogens. This study used molecular techniques to investigate the prevalence of CVBPs in apparently healthy pet animals (dogs and cats) from Khukhot City Municipality, Pathum Thani province, Thailand. In total, 210 blood samples were randomly collected from 95 dogs and 115 cats for the detection of seven companion vector-borne pathogens (Anaplasma, Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, Hepatozoon, Mycoplasma, and Rickettsia) using polymerase chain reaction. The results showed that 10.5% (22/210) of apparently healthy pet animals were infected with at least one pathogen, comprising 6 dogs (6.3% of all dogs tested) and 16 cats (13.9% of all cats tested). Ehrlichia (6.3%) was present only in dogs; furthermore, 1.1% of the dogs were positive for Anaplasma. There was one dog case co-infected with two pathogens (1.1%). In cats, Mycoplasma (9.6%) was the predominant CVBP, followed by Rickettsia (4.4%). The DNA sequences of all positive animals were 97-99% homologous to those found in the GenBank™ database for all CVBPs identified, namely Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys, Rickettsia felis, Mycoplasma haemofelis, and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum. Additionally, the risk of infection with CVBPs in pets was significantly associated with age, with young dogs more likely to be infected with CVBPs than adult dogs (OR 8.5, 95% CI 1.4-50.1, p = 0.006), while adult cats were more likely to be infected with CVBPs than young cats (OR 3.8, 95% CI 1.0-14.0, p = 0.038). The detection of CVBPs demonstrated the potential risk of infection that may occur in apparently healthy pet animals in Pathum Thani province. These results confirmed that apparently healthy pet animals may still be at risk of vector-borne infections and could maintain the infection cycle in pet populations. Furthermore, sampling a greater number of apparently healthy pet animals may disclose predictors of CVBP positivity in domesticated animals in this area.

Thung Luang Rangsit Pathum Thani Province's Cultural Heritage Map of the 100th Anniversary Temple, Thailand

Thung Luang Rangsit Pathum Thani Province's Cultural Heritage Map of the 100th Anniversary Temple, Thailand

Business Operation Approach of Small and Medium Enterprise in Pathumthani Province in Thailand

Business Operation Approach of Small and Medium Enterprise in Pathumthani Province in Thailand

Head Lice Infestation in Pre-High School Girls, Lak Hok Suburban Area, Pathum Thani Province, in Central Thailand.

This is a cross-sectional descriptive survey to determine the prevalence of lice infestation in a pre-high school, Lak Hok subdistrict, Pathum Thani Province, in central part of Thailand. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents/guardians toward head lice in female children during February-April 2020 were evaluated. A total of 83 out of 111 parents (74.8%) agreed to complete consent forms and questionnaires. The prevalence of pediculosis found in this study was 68.7%. The infestation was found in the primary school level (87.5%), which was significantly higher than pre-primary school (29.6%; p < 0.05). Itching scalp was revealed in 93.0% of pediculosis. The results showed that occupation, religion, education, and income showed no significant difference between lice infested and non-infested students (p > 0.05). There was no significant association between sex, occupation, religion, education, income, status of parents, and family size among lice infested and non-infested students (p > 0.05). The parents/guardians showed the middle level of knowledge concerning with pediculosis capitis (66.8%). The lack of knowledge leading, first, to the belief that pediculosis does not need any treatment (89.2%), followed by boys getting head lice more frequently than girls (85.5%), and the belief that sharing infested combs, brushes, or hair ribbons does not result in lice transmission (79.9%). More than 75% of the parents/guardians had experienced infestation of head lice and showed themselves willing and able to diagnose and treat their family. However, 50.6% of them did not feel shame when their children were infested with head lice. Children washing their hair by themselves were found to be a significant factor in infestation (88.5%). High rate of pediculosis in this suburban school needs more intensive care by parents/guardians and teachers. Furthermore, improvement strategies to prevent and control lice in the school need to be more specifically planned and scheduled by teachers and health administrators.

Measuring Spatializing Inequalities of Transport Accessibility and Urban Development Patterns: Focus on Megacity Urbanization, Thailand

The metropolis of Bangkok is characterized as a primate city because of its role as the capital of Thailand. Its suburbanization spreads to five surrounding provinces. Compared to other provinces in Thailand, it has highly concentrated urban development, without disparity between urban and rural areas. Furthermore, the travel volume in Bangkok and its surrounding areas is the highest in the country, with the majority related to private vehicle usage. This is why Bangkok is ranked as the world’s most congested city. To solve this problem and sustain the urbanization of the capital, it is necessary to understand the urban development patterns in Bangkok and their associated factors in measuring the accessibility of transportation. This research applied factor analysis and cluster analysis to characterize the different district contexts of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, by selecting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) as the capital city area and Pathum Thani Province as a suburbanized area. Consequently, their transport accessibility could be represented by the level of accessibility in terms of the inequalities in the existing transportation system. Furthermore, by clustering the districts according to their economic and social factors, the causes of these inequalities could be identified by spatializing and geographically highlighting them. These findings should be integrated into the urban planning and development policies to overcome urban development challenges and create a city with more accessible and affordable public transport opportunities.

Detecting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Bacteria on Highly Common Contaminated Surfaces at Urban Hospital and Public Areas

Abstract The persistence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) on surfaces in public areas increases a risk of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission. Alcohol products have been widely used to eliminate virus contaminants. Long-term microbial exposure to alcohol during pandemic may lead to an alcoholic tolerance emerging. We aimed to detect SARS-CoV-2 and bacteria on highly contaminated surfaces at hospital and public areas in Pathum Thani province during the late of 2021, and to evaluate alcohol susceptibility of sampled bacterial isolates. Fifty pooled swab samples were collected from environmental surfaces. Each sample was divided into two parts to test for SARS-CoV-2 and bacteria, respectively. Molecular assay was used to detect SARS-CoV-2, while bacterial detection was done by traditional culture method. SARS-CoV-2 was detected at 8% (4/50) from hospital restroom doorknobs and faucets, as well as on ATM keypads at the center market. Conversely, 96% (48/50) of bacterial contaminants were detected. Of these, only 25 isolates of medically important bacteria were identified and classified into three groups including Staphylococcus, Enterobacteriaceae and non-fermentative bacteria. All isolates were then performed an alcohol susceptibility test with three different alcohol formulas (70% ethanol, 80% ethanol and 75% isopropanol), Results were compared with standard strains (ATCC) and isolated bacteria obtained from before the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolated bacteria from this study were significantly less susceptible to all types of alcohol tested, and Staphylococcus was the most resistant to destruction. Thus, an effective infection control measure in a high-risk area should be considered and regularly practiced. Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Bacteria, Highly contaminated surfaces, Alcohol susceptibility test

Challenges of sustainable mobility: Context of car dependency, suburban areas in Thailand

Urbanization and transportation have caused two critical issues in the challenge of sustainable development, particularly, challenges to sustainable mobility in the context of car dependency. This is due to all aspects of environmental, social, and economic has been continued influenced by transportation related issues. The challenges of sustainable mobility in the context of suburban areas have become aggravating situation due to massive migrations, thus Pathumthani province, represented as vicinity area of Bangkok, Thailand was selected as a case study. Data were collected from 1,998 respondents by questionnaire survey and analyzed using statistical analysis and visualization based on geographic information system, GIS application. The study results revealed that the urbanization process has led to an increase in urban development that attracts enormous migrations in searching for their opportunities (working and education trips). This phenomenon has positioned Pathumthani to serve as a supportive area for the spillover of rapid urbanization in the country's capital area which has led to the development of private car-dependent travel and public transport network, mainly concentrated in urban areas with exclusion to residents in remote areas. On the other hand, most areas sprawl with a scattered density of residential settlements, which existing transportation system development can no longer serve the continued rising travel demand as before. The findings confirmed that the current development pattern could not promptly meet the needs of suburban development, requiring the policymakers to launch an effective plan to meet appropriate transportation demands and promote good quality of travelling for the residents and commuters.

Infectious Waste Management in Household: A Case Study of Khukwang Sub-District, Lat Lum Kaeo District, Pathumthani Province, Thailand

Infectious Waste Management in Household: A Case Study of Khukwang Sub-District, Lat Lum Kaeo District, Pathumthani Province, Thailand

Exploring the Contribution of Social and Economic Status Factors (SES) to the Development of Learning Cities (LC)

Learning cities can help to reinforce the socio-economic well-being of residents in deprived areas contributing to the sustainability of cities and also provide them with learning and working opportunities. Diverse learning providers should be inclusively designed to meet all citizens’ needs, opportunities, and aspirations. Understanding the different social and economic characteristics of a city enables the proposition of appropriate development strategies to truly meet all citizens’ needs. Thus, this study examines the relationship between social and economic status (SES) and the perceptions of the development of learning cities (LC) in peri-urban development. To understand the significance of different social factors affecting the development of a learning city so that appropriate development guidelines and responses to people’s needs in outskirt areas can be recommended, data were collected from 400 participants through questionnaires in Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani province, Thailand. This study applied nonparametric statistics through the use of the Chi-Square and Kruskal–Wallis H test to explore the differences in the variables of each classification and pairwise, including exploring the correlation between independent and dependent variables. The results revealed that different SES characteristics were significantly associated with different learning-enhancing activities (p-value &lt; 0.05). The development of a learning city is therefore recommended to respond to the diverse citizens’ needs while contributing to several societal objectives with great potential for sustainable urban development.