Economy

Political and economic skepticism rise among Thais amid 2026 elections.

Asia Pacific enters 2026 with improving economic sentiment alongside rising expectations around security, fairness and trust.

As Thailand enters a pivotal new year, public sentiment is defined by a unique mix of political hope and regional anxiety.

Climate Change enters Top 5 for the first time in 2025 amid recent severe environmental impact.

The Ipsos Predictions 2026 report reveals Thais' view of 2025 as a challenging year, but reports increased optimism for the future.

The Ipsos 2026 Predictions Survey, conducted across 30 countries, explores how people perceive the year ahead.

Latest data reveals financial corruption and social inequality dominate anxieties, while a deep nostalgia for the 'simplicity' of 1975 reflects current unease.

Structural concerns are firmly back as top public worries, while outlook remains positive.

Welcome to the eighth edition of the Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor, a 30-country survey which tracks how people around the world feel about their finances during the “Uneasy Decade”.