Bangkok: IFD Poll reveals that Bangkok residents are living in conditions that are acceptable but not good enough, pointing to 12 key aspects of a livable city: a major challenge for the Bangkok Governor and other government agencies. Today, IFD Poll and Survey, led by Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Chareonwongsak, President of the Institute for National Development and President of the Future Studies for Development, along with Ms. Jittima Boonwitaya, Director of IFD Poll and Survey, announced the results of a public opinion survey on "12 Livable City Dimensions." This survey, conducted from June 16-21, 2026, among 1,212 respondents aged 18 and above in Bangkok, used 100% field interviews and reported a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of ±3%.
According to Thai News Agency, the survey results indicate that Bangkok is currently a city that is "livable," but not good enough to be considered a truly livable city. The survey identified four dimensions representing existing strengths: convenient location, healthy community, cultural preservation, and hygiene. However, dimensions such as "white city," "mental well-being city," and "cleanliness city" are in critical condition and require immediate attention from the Bangkok governor and other relevant government agencies.
Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Chareonwongsak stated that the poll results reflect not only the satisfaction levels of Bangkok residents but also highlight significant challenges facing the city. He emphasized five key implications and offered six recommendations for addressing the city's weaknesses and enhancing its strengths.
The poll revealed that while overall livability is rated as "good-very good" by 52.23% of the population, 43.73% rated it moderate to high, indicating a large portion of residents are still in a 'wait and see' state. Only 4.04% rated it low. The survey also highlighted the city's strengths, including a high rating for convenience (65.68%), reflecting positive scores for transportation and daily connectivity, and happy city relationships (61.63%).
However, the critical dimensions, including "White City" (30.78%) and "Clean City" (34.57%), demonstrate that issues such as governance transparency and pollution are pressing concerns. The survey also identified five dimensions requiring upgraded monitoring, with ratings between 35% and 50%.
Dr. Dan's recommendations include creating a transparent, accountable city by disclosing budget and project information district-wise, making the city clean with immediate results by managing waste disposal, and enhancing travel convenience by improving city infrastructure. Additionally, he emphasized leveraging cultural assets to generate income and supporting community-based care systems.
These recommendations aim to address the immediate challenges and to build upon Bangkok's existing strengths, offering a roadmap for the city's development towards becoming a truly livable city.