The National Statistical Office (NSO), together with the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University and the Thailand Health Promotion Foundation, has initiated the first official survey geared towards the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand. The study, running from June to September, aims to collect detailed data to improve services and inform policies for the LGBTQ+ individuals.

 

Kanjana Phumalee, NSO's Director of Policy and Academic Statistics Division, said that past data collection efforts on the LGBTQ+ community weren't sufficient due to people's reluctance to share personal information. This has led to a significant data gap, hampering the development of efficient public policies. A 2019 NSO survey showed that about 0.7% of households nationwide have LGBTQ+ members, with 1.5% of people aged 15-20 identifying themselves as LGBTQ+.

 

Kanjana added that the new survey aims to fill this data gap by collecting detailed data on LGBTQ+ individuals' physical and mental health, living conditions, relationships, and experiences of stigma and discrimination. This data is necessary to better understand and cater to their unique needs and challenges.

 

Porranee Puprasert, Assistant Manager at ThaiHealth, emphasized the importance of current data to effectively enhance the health and well-being of all groups. The survey's results are anticipated to help formulate comprehensive social, economic, and health policies and increase the understanding of LGBTQ+ problems, including health and economic inequalities and discrimination.

 

The survey plan includes a mix of household surveys, targeting 2,400 households in Ratchaburi province and 1,100 individuals aged 15-25 in educational institutions in Nakhon Pathom, together with an online survey of 1,500 people aged 15 and over. After the survey, in-depth interviews will be conducted with participants to better understand their health, sex identity, gender preferences, and sexual orientation experiences.

 

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-- 2024-06-03

 

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21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The National Statistical Office (NSO), together with the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University and the Thailand Health Promotion Foundation, has initiated the first official survey geared towards the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand. The study, running from June to September, aims to collect detailed data to improve services and inform policies for the LGBTQ+ individuals.

And then do nothing... money well spent.