Graphic courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On 1st December 2024, the Super Poll Research Centre revealed its findings on the top ten news stories of interest to the public and the ministries that have caught the public’s attention.

 

The study, which involved 1,048 participants from diverse professional backgrounds across the nation, was conducted through both quantitative and qualitative research methods between 29th and 30th November 2023.

 

The research found the top ten news stories that have captured the public's attention are as follows:

 

1. Drug suppression at the borders: 63.8%

 

2. SEA Games 2025 sports news: 60.7%

 

3. The Prime Minister and ministers addressing public grievances: 59.4%

 

4. Thai fishing boat explosion: 53.2%

 

5. Online gambling sites targeting youths: 50.1%

 

6. Chinese mafia in online loans and cross-border crime: 49.7%

 

7. Crane collapse accident: 48.3%

 

8. Floods in the southern regions: 45.2%

 

9. Brawls at Siam Square: 40.3%

 

10. Thai Airways economy news: 39.8%

The top ten ministries that the public follows closely for news are:

 

1. Ministry of Interior (52.4%): Focus on social order, drug issues, flood relief in the south, foreign nationality regulations, and border problems.

 

2. Ministry of Energy (51.7%): Interest in fuel and electricity prices, sustainable energy policies, and renewable energy.

 

3. Ministry of Public Health (49.3%): Communicable diseases, new health policies, COVID-19, and healthcare workforce shortages.

 

4. Digital Economy and Society Ministry (47.3%): Online scams, digital financial aid, cybersecurity, and economic issues.

 

5. Ministry of Defence (45.5%): Thai fishing boat incident, military reforms, submarine procurement, and national security.

 

6. Ministry of Education (42.7%): Education reform, AI in teaching, student safety, and cost reduction for parents.

 

7. Ministry of Commerce (40.6%): Price regulation to ease consumer burdens.

 

8. Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (39.1%): Quality of life for seniors, the disabled, and child welfare.

 

9. Ministry of Industry (35.2%): Chemical factory regulations, pollution control, SME support, and eco-friendly technologies.

 

10. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (33.8%): Agricultural output, cost reduction, farming support, and farmer assistance.

 

The survey also highlighted the top five public concerns needing urgent governmental action:

 

1. Economic issues, cost of living (67.9%): The public demands measures to lower living costs and economic support.

 

2. Drug issues (63.2%): Calls for robust drug enforcement to mitigate social impacts.

 

3. Online safety threats and scams (60.1%): Effective countermeasures against internet fraud and call centre scams.

 

4. Environmental pollution (58.6%): Sustainable waste and pollution management.

 

5. Road safety issues (57.5%): Improved road safety and vehicle standards.

 

The results suggest a clear public interest in issues affecting everyday life, with a strong emphasis on governmental transparency, public participation in policy-making, and effective communication to ensure policies resonate with public concerns. This survey aims to guide ministries in refining their policies to better align with public needs and expectations, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2024-12-02

 

 

What the news desk might have forgotten; Anutin's "dirty farang" effusion draw the attention of 100% of the alien and sticks on his usually teflon-coated back to the day he's gone!