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/

 

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

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.

Pitty the senate is full of said dinosaurs.

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.