People’s livelihoods seriously affected by Covid-19: Poll
The spread of novel coronavirus has lowered the Thai people’s incomes and savings while inflating their debts, according to a survey conducted by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was conducted online between May 12-15 on 1,125 people throughout the country.
Asked to choose between multiple choice answers, 25.16% of the respondents said the virus had cut down their regular income; 35.38% said it had reduced side income; 27.91% said it had lowered their savings; and 25.07% said it had caused them to become more indebted.
Bangkok Post Reporter
