Nida Poll says most teenagers reject sexual relation on Valentine’s Day



BANGKOK: -- Thai teenagers say having sex with the ones they love on Valentine's Day is inappropriate and untimely and they will reject if are asked for sex.

This is what Nida Poll found out from interviewing 1,250 teenagers under 25 years old of all education levels, all occupations and at all regions in the country during February 9-10.

Of the teenagers interviewed, 58.56% have boyfriends and girlfriends, while 41.44% are singles.

On the topics “Thai Teenager Style on Valentine’s Day”, Nida said it asked them a question if the ones they loved asked to have sex with them on this special occasion of teenagers, 40.88% said they would reject, reasoning it was inappropriate, untimely as they were still students. They would like to wait until wedding day. They also said it was against the Thai culture, adding that having sex did not represent the essence of true love.

However 35.68% expressed uncertainty, saying it depended on circumstances, atmosphere and situation.

But 18.88% said yes and agreed to have sex if were asked for it saying it was an expression of love of two persons. They said they have grown up as adult and have enough consideration for safe sex.

Only 4.56% had no comments on the question.

Asked on a question of how important is Valentine’s Day meant to them, only 6.56% said it was very meaningful to them, while 26.88% said it was rather meaningful, and 45.76% viewed the day meant not much important to them.

But 20.80% said it meant nothing for them.

The poll also revealed that Thai teenagers also thought about roses, flowers when Valentine’s Day comes, and 16.32% thought of their loved ones, 13.60% thought of nothing, and 10.16% said they would be missing their parents, brothers and sisters.

Only 8.56% thought about love and care and giving good things to each other while 8% would think of chocolate, and 8.64,% thought about pink colour, hearts, sweets, dolls, dining, and tourist spots.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nida-poll-says-teenagers-reject-sexual-relation-valentines-day


-- Thai PBS 2015-02-12

A note to myself;

Never take Nida polls seriously again.

A note to myself;

Never take Nida polls seriously again.

And maybe the other polls taken in Bangkok by 1000 people saying how much they love the Junta too eh Costa my old pal?

on topic now

We were all teenagers once, we were all randy little buggers. Should be no different here in Thailand. Valentines day or any other day of the year.

In response to the question what would Costas do if asked by the good general on valentine's day, 100% responded with that yes would be the answer..

Fake polls

Real propaganda

not often happened-i am speechless....

Please "poll" the other one!

Teenagers: under 25s... "sexual relations" that last a day...

Who comes up with this idiotic claptrap?

Just imagine if the elimination of corruption got as much attention as...............................the elimination of sex on Valentines Day!

"1,250 teenagers under 25 years old" ............. so one of the teenagers could have been 24? Or all of them? Or since it is just "under 25 years old," maybe they included some boys under 10, who may still hate girls, or vice versa. In any event, truly incredible.

"13.60% thought of nothing," and here, ladies and gentlemen, may I present the future leaders of this country.

Since when was someone in the 20-25 age bracket considered a teenager? They should be consider adult. Making this supposed poll completly worthless.

"This is what Nida Poll found out from interviewing 1,250 teenagers under 25 years old"

Erm....

What sexual relation are they talking about? An Aunt? Uncle?

"This is what Nida Poll found out from interviewing 1,250 teenagers under 25 years old"

Erm....

Missed that.

And BTW, 40.88% does not constitute "most".

They mis-state it all the time in these "polls".

Teenagers can be 24 in Thailand? The clue is in the word 'teen'. That info was for the benefit of the editor of the article btw.. Nineteen being the last post for being a 'teenager' (one hundred and nineteen doesn't count).

So, if I'm in Thailand and in my forties, am I actually in my twenties?

Where's the 18.88% when I need them???

This poll is brought to you courtesy of a third-century Roman saint.

Missed that.

And BTW, 40.88% does not constitute "most".

They mis-state it all the time in these "polls".

BTW, bearing in mind that 40.88% was a higher percentage than all the other answers, it does constitute "most".

yup the other 364 days will do just nicely

As a Thai version of Family Fortunes might go

" And our survey said...Bullspunk"

Now waiting for the poll with "who do you want to spend your Valentine's day with"

13.60% thought of nothing.................ever? Sounds like nirvana.

Ostrich head in the sand syndrome

Missed that.

And BTW, 40.88% does not constitute "most".

They mis-state it all the time in these "polls".

BTW, bearing in mind that 40.88% was a higher percentage than all the other answers, it does constitute "most".

Wrong.

54.56% either said they would or that they would consider it depending upon the circumstances.

Missed that.

And BTW, 40.88% does not constitute "most".

They mis-state it all the time in these "polls".

BTW, bearing in mind that 40.88% was a higher percentage than all the other answers, it does constitute "most".

What are you babbling about?

most |mōst|det.& pronoun

• the majority of; nearly all of:

And a majority would start at anything above 50%.

Percentages. Get it?

You've got a math mind like the author of this story.

"They also said it was against the Thai culture..."

When asked if they would ever lie or cheat, 100% said "Never" since that too was against Thai culture.

"They also said it was against the Thai culture..."

Valentines Day, I assume?

There is another thread on here today with the same basic premise and it stated 83% planned to have sex on Valentine's day.

Of course I don't know if the other poll was including 24 year old teenagers, I think they said students. It is probably the old teenagers whom are married and have three kids already, that are not having sex on Valentine's day.

Oh Nida, you're the best. Keep the laughs coming.