(Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Thais say their top concern is rising living costs they are urging the new government to take swift action on the issue, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey. The nationwide survey was conducted from Jan 22 to 28 to assess public expectations of the new government. The survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with 6,000 adults living in private households across the country. On the issue of debt, 44.2% of respondents said reducing living costs and preventing new debt should be the government’s first approach. The survey also revealed high expectations for governance.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 02:23 UTC