NationThailand reported that recently, Suan Dusit Poll conducted the survey “Voices of Thai Children 2025”. The main target was children aged 6 to 18 with 1,030 respondents. The online and offline data collection was conducted from January 7 to 10, 2025.
The Suan Dusit Poll included the following categories: Most memorable experiences at school; favorite learning experiences outside the classroom; key skills for the future; desired changes, what gifts from the Government you would like to receive; sources of inspiration other than your parents.
In the responses collected, the Suan Dusit Poll found that Thai children have a good awareness of online scams. Young people also value technological advances and admire celebrities, from artists to athletes and politicians.
Chanin Thitiphetchakul, a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at Suan Dusit University, said that Thai children admire artists and athletes more than politicians. However, teachers are still the top source of inspiration, showing the importance of education in shaping teenagers.
In the category "Inspiration besides parents", Lisa (Blackpink) leads with 47.08% of votes, showing the influence of the female idol in the land of the Golden Temple.
She has maintained a high position in the hearts of young Thai people since her debut with Blackpink in Korea, and is also the ideal role model that many students look up to.
In addition to Lisa, midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin also appeared in the top 3 list. The player born in 1993 has always been a leading football star in the country, his appeal has not decreased over the years. Most recently, at the ASEAN Cup 2024, Chanathip was absent from the Thai national team.
The voting positions in order are Lisa (47.08%), teacher (41.26%), Chanathip Songkrasin (30.94%), Pita Limjaroenrat (28.25%), Paetongtarn Shinawatra (26.46%).
