National —
On August 27th, 2024, Dr. Sanit Sirivisitkul, the Head of the “North Bangkok Poll” Opinion Survey Center, revealed the results of a public survey regarding the economic recovery proposals of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.
The survey, conducted by North Bangkok University between August 24-25, 2024, involved 1,320 participants from across the country.
The findings show that 66.5% of respondents agree with Thaksin’s economic recovery plan, while 19.4% disagree, and 14.1% chose not to comment. Thaksin’s “Vision for Thailand 2024” includes 14 key proposals. The most popular ideas among respondents are:
- Digital Wallet Policy (15.3%)
- Tax Structure Reform (11%)
- Drug Problem Reduction through Decreased Usage (10.2%)
- 20-Baht Flat Fare for Electric Trains (8.7%)
- Promoting Man-made Tourist Attractions (8.1%)
- Bringing the Informal Economy Above Ground (7.6%)
- Household Debt Resolution (6.9%)
- Expansion of the Vayupak Fund, a state investment fund in Thailand, established to support the local stock market (6.1%)
- Resolving Overlapping Territorial Claims (5.4%)
- Establishing an Electric Train Manufacturing Hub (5.4%)
- Land Reclamation in Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok (4.8%)
- Positioning Thailand as a Safe Haven for Investors (4.5%)
- Developing a Muay Thai League to Boost Soft Power (3.7%)
- Lifting Restrictions on Foreign Land Ownership (2.3%)
