Generation gaps could have decisive influence on Thai general election

[webfact]

 

While the young Generation Z adults may not be the biggest group of voters yet, their keen interest in politics is set to have a super-sized influence on the outcome of Thailand’s general election next month.

 

A survey indicates that about 85% of the 7.67 million Generation Z-ers (Thais aged between 18 and 26) intend to vote on May 14.

 

Though Gen-Z members account for a relatively small proportion of the country’s 52 million-plus eligible voters, if they come together to make themselves heard, their choice will definitely count.

 

Gen Z politically aware

 

Twenty-four-year-old Pimpitchaya said she has already registered to vote outside her constituency because she will not be able to head back to her hometown on election day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/generation-gaps-could-have-decisive-influence-on-thai-general-election/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-05

 

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[ikke1959]

I hope it that the young generation will get rid of the dinosaurs currently ruling the country. it would mean a big step forward

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Though Gen-Z members account for a relatively small proportion of the country’s 52 million-plus eligible voters, if they come together to make themselves heard, their choice will definitely count.

Excellent news, because they won't be voting to keep the dinosaurs alive.

[dinsdale]

Pitty the senate is full of said dinosaurs.

[brommers]

It will take more than an election to rid Thailand of the swamp of corruption that is ruining this country. From what I hear from younger Thai voters they want change but are not determined enough to fight for it. And so there will be no meaningful change this year or for a long time to come because the critical mass of those determined to fight for a revolutionary change does not exist.