Thais want Israelis held to the law, NIDA poll finds
Thailand’s public patience with alleged bad behaviour by Israeli visitors appears to be running out — and most people in NIDA’s latest poll want the law enforced strictly. The National Institute of Development Administration’s polling centre questioned 1,410 eligible voters aged 18 and over across six provinces — Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Surat Thani, Phuket and […] The post Thais want…
A recent poll in Thailand reveals that the majority of the public is growing increasingly frustrated with alleged inappropriate or illegal behavior by Israeli visitors. Conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) from September 8-10 among 1,410 eligible voters in six provinces, the poll found that 76.38% of respondents had heard media reports about such behavior, while only 5.11% had direct personal experience or even read about it.
The top concerns among those with firsthand knowledge include a perceived disregard for Thai law (71.22%), impolite or contemptuous speech (46.39%), and disrespect for Thai culture (45.96%). Other issues highlighted were the use of Thai nominees to hold land or businesses (31.44% and 29.04%, respectively), racial or religious conflict (20.02% and 19.93%), and Israeli communities expanding too rapidly (18.47%).
Nearly three-quarters of the respondents believe authorities should strictly enforce the law, with a desire to see a reduction in the length of stay for Israelis in Thailand.
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