Soaring prices top latest list of woes

Sharply rising consumer prices top the current list of pressing issues people want fixed, according to a survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

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A recently conducted nationwide poll of families with members aged over 18 found most respondents want the government to prioritise reigning in surging consumer prices, with the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration set to complete its first six months in office on March 12.

According to government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub, 86% called for direct government intervention, followed by 67% who pressed for continued state subsidies of utility and fuel prices to lower household expenses.

A further 43% thought the government should combat problems of narcotic drugs, while 35% ranked household debt as their most pressing issue.