Thread: Thailand officially a happier country this year

Thailand has been ranked as the 58th happiest country in the world, climbing two positions from last year, according to the World Happiness Report 2024.


Finland retains its title as the happiest country, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Israel.


Meanwhile, the five least happy countries are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.


The World Happiness Report is compiled annually to mark the International Day of Happiness, which falls on March 20th.


The rankings of 143 countries worldwide are calculated based on GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and corruption.


The International Day of Happiness was established by the United Nations in 2012, to promote happiness as a universal human goal.


Sasima Phaibool, 38, with psychosocial disability, said “Happiness, to me, arises when I am at ease, relaxed, free from worries or stress. It’s when I can follow my heart, smile and laugh.”


She said that happiness is also in the moments she share with meaningful people, like close friends, cats, partners and mom, adding “These moments become cherished memories.”


If she remains flexible in both her thoughts and her approach to the environment, she won’t feel burdened by factors beyond her control. Instead, she is able focus on aspects she can influence, she said.


Kunatch Sirisomboonwech, who has a hearing disability, said “I believe happiness isn’t something visible, but rather something felt. I find joy in playing badminton with friends, engaging in games and eating delicious food.”


Meanwhile, Thanapat Laohapasert, 25, who has a physical disability, said that the aspect of happiness he values most is relationships, adding “I can’t find happiness by myself, but rely on others. To engage in activities where happiness can be found, such as going to a concert, I need support from others,” he added.


“If someone accompanies me in activities, I feel supported. We can share our tastes and experiences, doubling the happiness.”


He still finds disability challenging when seeking happiness, he concluded.

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Finland retains its title as the happiest country, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Israel.

jesuzzz. They might want to rethink that last entry…

Pretty sure there is a lot more than 5 least happy countries, they forgot Sudan.

Make the most of it, they'll drop like Loopers shorts when he gets a beef rendang delivery once the weed ban kicks in

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Finland retains its title as the happiest country, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Israel.

jesuzzz. They might want to rethink that last entry…

Could be that killing palestinians, is giving them great joy and satisfaction.

Actually I think it does

Originally Posted by BLD

Pretty sure there is a lot more than 5 least happy countries, they forgot Sudan.

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A lot of the happy countries mentioned are also in the top 10 for anti-depressant consumption.

Originally Posted by helge

Could be that killing palestinians, is giving them great joy and satisfaction.

Actually I think it does

I concur with that assessment, sadly.

Originally Posted by BLD

Pretty sure there is a lot more than 5 least happy countries

Just think about that comment.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Just think about that comment.

Its from the Homer Simpson book of Wisdom.