PUBLISHED : 22 Dec 2024 at 11:37
A recent survey reveals that the majority of Thai citizens found economic, cybercrime, and political issues to be the top three concerns in 2024. Despite these challenges, respondents expressed overall happiness with their lives, according to data from the National Institute of Development Administration.
The survey aimed to assess public sentiment on the issues causing frustration in 2024, yielding the following results:
• 52.14% highlighted economic struggles affecting their income and overall well-being.
• 28.09% cited cybercrime, particularly concerning call center scams and hacking.
• 27.86% pointed to political unrest both domestically and in parliament.
• 21.60% expressed concern over the proliferation of illicit drugs.
• 14.89% mentioned rising energy prices.
• 13.59% identified environmental issues and disasters as troubling.
• 13.44% reported health problems and widespread epidemics.
• 12.98% were concerned about crime and public safety.
• 12.90% noted the rising prices of agricultural products.
• 12.75% stated that they had no significant grievances.
• 11.45% recognized social conflicts.
• 9.85% cited corruption at various levels.
• 9.69% reported traffic congestion.
• 5.57% pointed to issues within the justice system.
• 4.81% felt discontent due to unjust promotions within the bureaucracy.
• 2.06% mentioned concerns related to global war and geopolitical conflicts.
When assessing their overall happiness for the year, the participants responded as follows:
• 39.92% felt relatively content with their personal, family, and work lives, experiencing minimal challenges.
• 32.52% reported relative unhappiness, primarily due to financial struggles linked to rising living costs and political uncertainty.
• 18.17% described themselves as very happy, enjoying smooth life conditions and good health.
• 9.39% reported not being happy at all, facing increased debt and challenges stemming from economic difficulties.
The poll conducted from December 16-18 involved 1,310 participants aged 18 and over from diverse educational backgrounds and occupations nationwide.
