Happiness gap in the Land of SmilesIn this 2010 file photo, visitors view an exhibition, 'Siam, Land of Smiles' presenting various expressions of smiles at a Bangkok department store. The report also shows Thais' life satisfaction is increasingly lagging behind other countries in the region. The World Happiness Report stems from the premise that although material development and income are significant for physical well-being, they alone cannot make people feel happy. Germany started happiness and life satisfaction surveys in 1984; the United Kingdom started in 1991 and Australia in 2001. About 36% of the baby boomers rated their life satisfaction highly at between 9 and 10.

Source: Bangkok Post January 12, 2021 23:37 UTC