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**yespkorg** · 10-23-2005, 08:00 AM

Most want to reborn as Thais : survey

Almost 90 per cent of locals taking part in a recent survey said they would choose to be reborn as a Thai even though they are not convinced Thai society will remain peaceful, loving and kind.

Dr Noppadol Kannika director of ABAC Academic Network for Community Happiness Observation & Research, (Anchor) said the body carried out a survey from May 2008 on 3,487 respondents in Bangkok and 14 other provinces.

It found that more than 60 per cent of the respondents said they could not say Thai society was peaceful, kind and loving.

About 52 per cent said they are not convinced that Thais detest corrupt government.

In the study, about 90 per cent said despite all that, they would want to be born again as Thais. Reincarnation is part of Buddhist belief.

Asked about a possible trend in violence in the next six months, 66.3 per cent said they feared the chance of violence could grow.

About 72 per cent said they feared that young people may adopt the nasty behaviour of some adults.

About 79 per cent said they believe the violence at the protests was provoked by some groups. They also blamed people with illintentions, incompetent officials, the proesters themselves and sensational media coverage for the violence.

Asked about solutions to the political turmoil, 80 per cent said people should use reason and not emotion to tackle dif¬ferences.

About 75 per cent said both sides need to take a step back to avoid tragic consequences.

About 72.7 per cent said the two sides should show compas¬sion and the ability to forgive.

The Nation

**ReneCM** · 11-21-2005, 08:00 AM

Probably not-they were all probably down the Wat making merit and praying for a better deal next time around.

I agree with you, Khun Don. Most Thais would still want to be a Thai in their next life. The only difference is they want to have a higher station in their next life.

**timmybrown** · 02-25-2006, 08:00 AM

In the study, about 90 per cent said despite all that, they would want to be born again as Thais. Reincarnation is part of Buddhist belief.

I don't think they interviewed the farmers, the construction workers, the factory workers, the waiters/waitress and those making less than 4,000 baht a month right?

**KojlinMakolvin** · 04-04-2006, 08:00 AM

Yes or being born to be a king, with 300 wives.

**timmybrown** · 08-24-2006, 08:00 AM

Probably not-they were all probably down the Wat making merit and praying for a better deal next time around.

I always thought to myself too. That how wonderful it'll be to be born a Thai who's father and uncles are Generals in the Army or Police or super rich business man turned policticians... then I can just go around doing whatever I like with no worries about tomorrow except pronoucing my family's surname clearly when I'm super drunk.

**yespkorg** · 10-06-2006, 08:00 AM

I don't think they interviewed the farmers, the construction workers, the factory workers, the waiters/waitress and those making less than 4,000 baht a month right?

Probably not-they were all probably down the Wat making merit and praying for a better deal next time around.

10-23-2005, 08:00 AM	#1
yespkorg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	Most want to reborn as Thais : survey Most want to reborn as Thais : survey Almost 90 per cent of locals taking part in a recent survey said they would choose to be reborn as a Thai even though they are not convinced Thai society will remain peaceful, loving and kind. Dr Noppadol Kannika director of ABAC Academic Network for Community Happiness Observation & Research, (Anchor) said the body carried out a survey from May 2008 on 3,487 respondents in Bangkok and 14 other provinces. It found that more than 60 per cent of the respondents said they could not say Thai society was peaceful, kind and loving. About 52 per cent said they are not convinced that Thais detest corrupt government. In the study, about 90 per cent said despite all that, they would want to be born again as Thais. Reincarnation is part of Buddhist belief. Asked about a possible trend in violence in the next six months, 66.3 per cent said they feared the chance of violence could grow. About 72 per cent said they feared that young people may adopt the nasty behaviour of some adults. About 79 per cent said they believe the violence at the protests was provoked by some groups. They also blamed people with illintentions, incompetent officials, the proesters themselves and sensational media coverage for the violence. Asked about solutions to the political turmoil, 80 per cent said people should use reason and not emotion to tackle dif¬ferences. About 75 per cent said both sides need to take a step back to avoid tragic consequences. About 72.7 per cent said the two sides should show compas¬sion and the ability to forgive. The Nation Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2005, 08:00 AM	#2
ReneCM Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	Probably not-they were all probably down the Wat making merit and praying for a better deal next time around. I agree with you, Khun Don. Most Thais would still want to be a Thai in their next life. The only difference is they want to have a higher station in their next life. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-25-2006, 08:00 AM	#3
timmybrown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	In the study, about 90 per cent said despite all that, they would want to be born again as Thais. Reincarnation is part of Buddhist belief. I don't think they interviewed the farmers, the construction workers, the factory workers, the waiters/waitress and those making less than 4,000 baht a month right? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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KojlinMakolvin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	Yes or being born to be a king, with 300 wives. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-24-2006, 08:00 AM	#5
timmybrown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Probably not-they were all probably down the Wat making merit and praying for a better deal next time around. I always thought to myself too. That how wonderful it'll be to be born a Thai who's father and uncles are Generals in the Army or Police or super rich business man turned policticians... then I can just go around doing whatever I like with no worries about tomorrow except pronoucing my family's surname clearly when I'm super drunk. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-06-2006, 08:00 AM	#6
yespkorg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	I don't think they interviewed the farmers, the construction workers, the factory workers, the waiters/waitress and those making less than 4,000 baht a month right? Probably not-they were all probably down the Wat making merit and praying for a better deal next time around. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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