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Is Thailand a Peaceful Nation?
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Is Thailand a Peaceful Nation?

It seems not anymore Icon_neutral

Thailand near bottom on Peace Index

Thailand is one of the least peaceful countries in the world and is ranked behind neighbours Indonesia and Cambodia in a new assessment, the Global Peace Index.


Out late last month, the GPI places Thailand at 105 of 121 countries on the index. Indonesia is at 78 and Cambodia 85. In the Asia-Pacific region only Burma, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan score worse.

The GPI describes Thailand's state of peace as "very low", with risks of violent demonstrations, terrorist acts and a high level of violent crime and political instability.

The index scores countries from one to five, with one being a "very high state of peace". Thailand scores 2.49, just a little better than Burma at 2.52 and is ranked at 108. Norway is the world's most peaceful country with a score of 1.35. It is followed by New Zealand at 1.36, Denmark with 1.37, Ireland at 1.39 and Japan on 1.41.

The least peaceful country on the list is Iraq. Its score is 3.43. Next to bottom was Sudan at 3.182. Israel scored 3.03, Russia 2.90 and Nigeria rated 2.89.

The United States also didn't fare too well, being ranked 96 with 2.317, just ahead of Iran at 97th with 2.32. The Economist Intelligence Unit and an international team of academics and peace experts compiled the list. It was the first time any index had ranked nations by their peacefulness.

It uses 24 indicators - including military spending, access to "weapons of minor destruction", guns, small explosives, corruption and respect for human rights.

The index is tested against a range of potential drivers, or determinants of peace - including levels of democracy and transparency, education and material well-being.

It uses the latest figures from a wide range of sources, including the World Bank and the United Nations.

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RE: Is Thailand a Peaceful Nation?

Full 2007 Peace Index Can be accessed here.

I have no idea how they figured this one out. Some countries i think should be classed as very peaceful are way down the list and some not so peaceful are way up it.. It's always interesting to see where your native country fairs on these sort of things.

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RE: Is Thailand a Peaceful Nation?

Whenever Thais tidy up the turbulent air nowadays , the name " The land of Peace " will return with Thailand ! I really love this nation very much !

Godspeed my love to Thailand !
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RE: Is Thailand a Peaceful Nation?

Is Thailand peaceful ?

Basically "YES" with unfortunate exceptions.
06-06-2007 06:08 AM
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