Thailand’s poor struggle to survive as inflation soars

Yet the King's net worth is $43bn

And what of the wealthy king who they adore so much....one of the richest men in the world.

Imagine if Japan take out all investments and companies from Thailand, it’ll get much worse

Finally, I saw the other side of Thailand. But, this country is so affordable, food wise, you can eat delicious and tasty and healthy at a value meal.

You could make a similar film about poverty in the USA

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As an American who has been in Thailand (mostly in Chiang Mai, but have also spent time in Bangkok and the Deep South area) for 9 years and live on limited income and strict budget, I would disagree that Thailand is doing that badly in comparison to other countries. There has been some price increases in local shops, but the prices at 7-11 have only 1b or 2B increase in some items and at Tops Supermarket they are just the same. Mostly just imported foods have had price increases, but many foods are grown and produced here in a country with many natural resources and abundant agriculture. Mainly, people are happy about the end of COVID restrictions, and the fact that we finally have international tourists in the country after nearly 2 years. So many events are being organized constantly all the time now. I am sitting here in Airport Plaza using free Internet and a free workplace for my laptop which I have used 5 hours here, something I probably wouldn't be able to do in another country, and the shopping mall is booming with people, both tourists and local Thais. Some businesses have closed, but many new ones have opened to take their place. Due to the King's policy on self-sufficiency, there is a lot of emphasis on helping small businesses here, which is something lacking in the U.S. where I grew up, and they get plenty of government loans and training (especially in tourist and entertainment sector which suffered the most). There is poverty, but it is mostly in remote areas, such as the hilltribe people, among ethnic minority groups who are not eligible for the extensive government relief aid that has been given out for COVID and other crises. Many migrant workers, such as the Shan, also do generally well here. Some varieties of petrol have gone up in price, but others have stayed stable. Due to the Buddhist emphasis on merit making and social assistance, people's lives have not been affected as badly as in some countries. For example, here in Chiang Mai, the Samagee Chinese Temple is giving free food out to anyone who wants it (a large bag of rice, 3 curries, and a snack, enough for whole day) every day from now till the Vegetarian Festival in October, and there is no long wait or fighting in the queue. There was also free food, medical checkups, and repairs done by the Thai Royal Army recently for the Kings Birthday here at Thapae Gate (and also in other provinces). I would also disagree with the assertion of Thailand being highly unequal...I would say the poor are more respected and more equal as compared ot the U.S., as here most homeless people are clean and eat well (due to free showers and free food at temples) and hang out in shopping malls and public libraries! Many people here come to approach the poor and individually give them aid, which is not the case in the U.S. Main difference here is that just cash is not everything, and a lot of aid is given out unofficially, by individuals and temples and small organizations wanting to make Buddhist merit and in some form other than cash money. Also, the medical system is much better compared to the U.S. or many other countries. So all this means that, even with price increases, people can still manage.

Do you know what areas of life the inflation hit? My family has been visiting Thailand for years, and prices have been exactly the same for at least the past 5 ( at least for food, dining in the cheapest restaurants, accommodation, and gas). While in Europe, compared to 5 years ago I am paying almost twice as much for most of the things.

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I am Thai and I could say most of the people surrounding me live a happy life, even the poor they stii have food to eat. Don't worry about us.

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not true at all.

While visiting thiland i felt so bad thinking how unfair world is. There are so many wealthy super wealthy people i think why would they not help those in need.

Where are the children's father?

Thailand are rich. Right?

This news is really too negative and has a different point of view from many media. I doubt the credibility of this channel.

Thats why Thai govt should allow more tourism

Just like in the U.S. but worse!

this is not a good sign . many countries are controlling the inflation better. Poor Thai. they crying to their situation so sad😔

They are a restrictive country and lately people from the outside have been wanting to invest less and less in it. They have a choice.