BANGKOK (THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – A recent survey showed that more than 70 per cent of Thais are worried that Monday’s (Nov 1) reopening will spark a new wave of Covid-19 infections, especially if pubs, bars and entertainment venues are reopened from Dec 1.
The survey showed 72 per cent were very worried that Thailand’s reopening will spark new infections, while 28 per cent were only slightly worried.
However, more than half of the respondents said they hoped the reopening will kickstart Thailand’s economic recovery.
The poll was conducted by Bangkok University’s Bangkok Poll and covered 1,173 respondents from across the country.
The survey showed that 46.3 per cent of participants believe Thailand’s overall condition will improve after the reopening, 27.5 per cent believed the situation would worsen and 26.2 per cent said nothing will change.
The survey also learned that…
