A recent year-end poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) has revealed that while a majority of the Thai populace were content with their personal lives in 2023, about a third expressed discontentment with the economic challenges that the nation faced in the same year.
The poll, executed telephonically from Dec 12-20, engaged a diverse group of 1,310 participants. These individuals, all aged 18 and above, came from various educational backgrounds, professional fields and income brackets.
On the subject of overall contentment, slightly over 42% of those surveyed expressed that they were fairly happy. This sentiment primarily stemmed from the quality time they spent with their families, their state of good health, employment stability, and freedom from debt-related issues.
In stark contrast, approximately…
