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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION

1.1 Research Objectives

Support citizen-informed dialogue. The broad purpose of this research is to support public and
political will to strengthen Thailand’s democracy, informed by and responsive to citizen concerns.

Accessible. The research findings will be shared with civil society, political parties, and
policy makers in an effort to support strengthened dialogue – especially with the upcoming

May 2023 election - based on evidence of citizen priorities.

Research objectives included:

• Democracy Today. Assess, and better understand the underlying context, of citizen
perceptions of democracy in Thailand today;

• Perceptions of Stakeholders. Understand public attitudes toward Parliament, national
institutions, elections, political parties and elected representatives;

Include perceptions among groups of citizens and residents not enjoying an equal

role in the areas of governance; and,

• Priorities. Identify citizen priorities for strengthening their democracy.

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