NHA reveals Prototype Halfway House research for homeless

MGR Online•Economy•21d ago

Reader Briefing

The National Housing Authority and Asromsilp Institute held a seminar to present research on prototype halfway houses for homeless people of all ages.

•The event took place on September 1, 2026, at the Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel in Bangkok.
•The research focused on the design and management of "halfway houses" for homeless people and those without shelter.
•Pilot projects were conducted in three areas: Chiang Mai Night Safari, Baan Rama 4 Plus, and Keha Chumchon Tha Sai Pracha Niwet.

Overview

•The National Housing Authority and Asromsilp Institute held the research dissemination seminar on September 1, 2026.
•The National Housing Authority conducted pilot projects in Chiang Mai Night Safari, Baan Rama 4 Plus, and Keha Chumchon Tha Sai Pracha Niwet to analyze development feasibility.
•Mongkol Chantasi stated that housing development must consider quality of life, safety, human dignity, and opportunities to reintegrate into society.
•The research aimed to provide guidelines for government agencies, private sectors, civil society, and academics to develop concrete housing solutions.
•The research results led to policy recommendations for agencies under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
•Mongkol Chantasi noted that if halfway houses serve as spaces for care, rehabilitation, and potential development, they can reduce inequality.
•The National Housing Authority used the seminar as a platform to exchange knowledge and opinions from all stakeholders to ensure the research is practically applicable.

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Key Quotes

Mongkol Chantasi

"Having secure housing is a fundamental foundation for a good quality of life."

การมีที่อยู่อาศัยที่มั่นคงคือรากฐานสำคัญของคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดี

Key Entities

Organization

National Housing Authority(การเคหะแห่งชาติ)

An organization that develops housing and quality of life for all groups of people, including vulnerable groups.

Asromsilp Institute(สถาบันอาศรมศิลป์)

An institute that collaborated with the National Housing Authority to conduct research on prototype halfway houses.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry whose target groups are the subject of the housing development policy recommendations.

Person

Mongkol Chantasi(นายมงคล จันทษี)

Deputy Governor of the National Housing Authority.

Place

Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel(โรงแรมโกลเด้น ทิวลิป ซอฟเฟอริน)

The venue in Bangkok where the research dissemination seminar was held.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city where the seminar took place.

Chiang Mai Night Safari(เชียงใหม่ไนท์ซาฟารี)ℹ️

One of the three pilot project areas for studying the development of halfway houses.

Baan Rama 4 Plus(บ้านพระราม 4 พลัส)

One of the three pilot project areas for studying the development of halfway houses.

Keha Chumchon Tha Sai Pracha Niwet(เคหะชุมชนท่าทรายประชานิเวศน์)

One of the three pilot project areas for studying the development of halfway houses.