Nakhon Phanom Named Thailand's Happiest Province

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Nakhon Phanom named Thailand's happiest province
By English News



BANGKOK, March 19 – The level of the Thai people’s happiness has gradually increased in the last five years with Nakhon Phanom in the Northeast hailed as the happiest province and Samut Songkram the least happy town.

Rajana Netsaengtip, deputy director general of the National Statistical Office, said the level of the Thai public’s happiness grew from 31.8 of the total 45 points in 2008, to 33 points in 2009, 33.3 points in 2010, 32 points in 2011 and 33.59 points last year.

The top five provinces with the most joyful people are Nakhon Phanom (36.7 points), Phichit (36.39 points), Trang (36.15 points), Chaiyaphum (35.92 points) and Krabi (35.79 points).

The top five most solemn provinces are Samut Songkram (26.92 points), Samut Prakarn (29.81 points), Sa Kaeo (30.12 points), Phuket (30.76 points) and Kanchanaburi (31.34 points).

Bangkok ranked 65th with 32.15 points, probably due to political conflicts in the capital and time constraints for family get-togethers.

The people of Nakhon Phanom earn middle-range incomes while family stability is high. People in the least happy provinces frequently relocate, thus affecting their mental health, Ms Rajana said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-03-19

[Payboy]

Bangkok ranked 65th with 32.15 points, probably due to political conflicts in the capital and time constraints for family get-togethers.

Bangkok gets the consolation prize for most happy endings though.

[riepan963]

I agree and so it should be. 11 years here and still happy finding new places hidden away. Not surprisingly, Nong Khai and Phuket list amongst the UNhappiest places to be.

Don't forget tomorrow is International Happiness Day

[sjeng]

5 years now in nakhon phanom and also happy living

city is booming, with even a walking street in the weekend on the banks of the naam kong , lots of restaurants

family is great

immigration service great service

bridge to Lao is great

only missing a shopping center like Makro or big C

Bangkok ranked 65th with 32.15 points, probably due to political conflicts in the capital and time constraints for family get-togethers.

Bangkok gets the consolation prize for most happy endings though.

[ubonrthai]

Happiness ends when Makro & Big C come. Enjoy it while you still can.

Edited March 19, 2013 by ubonrthai

[bobbysan124]

Interesting. Enjoyed it there.

[Locationthailand]

Who actually thinks up these 'surveys' or 'assessments'? And how are the results actually collated compared to what? Are there not better things to do?

[sirchai]

No dogs on the roads but inside peoples' stomachs make them happy////

Edited March 20, 2013 by sirchai

[plachon]

If Thai people's happiness is increasing since 1999, as this survey suggests, then why do Thai people in general seem to me to be getting more glum, unfriendly and less smiley over the years? This applies to Nakhon Phanom as much as Bangkok. I'm not suggesting that there are not plenty of happy -(looking) people around, but I can't help noticing they seem to be getting thinner on the ground, while the chances of meeting rude, boorish, unpleasant people, especially in places which are supposed to be providing customer service (shops, restaurants, bars, etc) seems to be on the rise. Becoming more like the West everyday imho. One really must wonder about the objectivity and credibility of such surveys.....