Most Thais oppose the extension of opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues in Thailand to 4am, according to a recent NIDA poll. Some see the extension as a boost to the economy and tourism, while others believe such venues should not be allowed at all. #Thailand #Nightlife #Tourism #Economy #Poll #NIDA
Survey Results on Nighttime Entertainment Venues
A recent poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) revealed that a majority of people are opposed to extending the opening hours of nighttime entertainment venues to 4am, instead of the current 2am closing time. Interestingly, some respondents even expressed that such venues should not be allowed to open at all.
Poll Methodology and Demographics
The NIDA poll was conducted from October 17th to 19th through telephone interviews, involving 1,310 participants aged 20 and above. They represented diverse backgrounds, including various education levels, occupations, and incomes from all over the country. The purpose of the survey was to gather public opinion on the Interior Ministry’s plan to allow nighttime entertainment venues to stay open for an additional two hours, in an effort to boost the country’s economic and tourism growth.
Visitation Patterns and Public Opinion
Out of all the respondents, 55.65% claimed that they never visit nighttime entertainment venues, while the remaining participants admitted to having visited such places. Of those who have been to nightspots (581 respondents), 57.66% said they had not visited any venue during the past twelve months. In contrast, 33.22% visited occasionally, and the remaining reported visiting more frequently.
Regarding the idea of extending the closing time from 2am to 4am, the survey responses were as follows:
– 41.76% believe the venues should close at 2am.
– 8.32% think they should close before 2am.
– 4.35% say nighttime entertainment venues should not be allowed at all in Thailand.
On the other hand, some respondents were more open to extended hours:
– 23.66% support a 4am closing time, but only in cities popular with foreigners.
– 17.56% believe the closing time should be 4am throughout the country.
The remaining 4.27% either didn’t know or weren’t interested, and 0.08% had different views, including those who wanted a 3am closing time.
Confidence in Economic Impact
When asked if they believed the extension of operating hours for nightspots would generate higher revenue from tourism amid the country’s economic downturn, 54.43% of the respondents said “no,” while 44.27% said “yes.” The remaining 1.30% were either unsure or uninterested in the matter.
Summary
In conclusion, the NIDA poll indicates that most people are against the idea of extending the opening hours of nighttime entertainment venues. The general public seems to have mixed opinions on whether this extension would have a positive impact on the country’s economic and tourism growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What is the general public’s opinion on extending the opening hours of nighttime entertainment venues in Thailand?
Most Thais oppose the extension of opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues in Thailand to 4am, according to a recent NIDA poll. A majority of people are against the extension, with 41.76% believing the venues should close at 2am, 8.32% thinking they should close before 2am, and 4.35% saying nighttime entertainment venues should not be allowed at all in Thailand.
Question 2: How do the poll respondents feel about allowing extended hours in certain cities or areas?
Some respondents were more open to extended hours in specific locations. 23.66% support a 4am closing time, but only in cities popular with foreigners, while 17.56% believe the closing time should be 4am throughout the country.
Question 3: Do respondents believe that extending the opening hours of nighttime entertainment venues will have a positive impact on the country’s economic and tourism growth?
The public has mixed opinions on whether the extension would have a positive impact on the economy and tourism growth. When asked if they believed the extension would generate higher revenue from tourism amid the country’s economic downturn, 54.43% said “no,” while 44.27% said “yes.” The remaining 1.30% were either unsure or uninterested in the matter.
