Willingness to Pay for Waste at Klongprasong, Meuang, Krabi Province

Abstract

This research aims to study willingness to pay andto study the factors affecting the willingness to pay for waste disposal at Klongprasong, Meuang, Krabi Province. Data used in this research is primary data derived from interview by using questionnaire with 310 sample sizes. The statistics used in the analysis are mean, percentage, median and regression analysis.

                The data used in this research is primarily derived from interviews by questionnaire were 310 samples. The statistics used for analysis were median, percentage, median and regression analysis. The technique used contingent valuation method. The study results show that mean of willingness to pay is 72.82 baht per household. The confidence intervals for the mean of willingness will be at 0.05 significant level between 59.68 - 90.51 baht. Factors affecting willingness to pay for waste management are as follows. The income level is proportional to the significance level of 0.10. The study inversely proportional to the significance level of 0.10 and affected by garbage. That is proportional to the significance level of 0.01. The result of the researchdistrict administrative organization can start by collecting household waste to support the proper disposal of waste and to management planning process.