Thailand Releases 2568 Digital Census Results for Northern Region

Akpong Hrimcharoen, director of the National Statistical Office, opened the announcement of the 2568 Population and Housing Census results for the northern region under the theme Thailand Digital Census for All: Overcoming Challenges to New Opportunities. The event, held at The Empress Hotel in Chiang Mai, was attended by government officials, academics, and representatives from public and private organizations across the north.

The census announcement aims to disseminate 2568 population and housing data and build understanding of demographic and housing conditions among government agencies, the private sector, academia, and civil society organizations. The data will support evidence-based policymaking, development planning, and resource allocation to drive sustainable national development.

Akpong Hrimcharoen stated that the National Statistical Office places high importance on releasing results from the 2568 census, Thailand's 12th population census and 6th housing census. The regional announcement serves to convey critical demographic and housing information to all stakeholders in the north, ensuring they receive accurate, complete, and timely data that reflects changes in Thai society. The office aims to promote the use of statistical data in policy formulation, development planning, and public service delivery tailored to community needs.

The director added that regional-level events reflect the office's commitment to raising awareness and expanding the application of census data across all sectors to support evidence-based decision-making, ultimately improving quality of life, reducing inequality, and achieving sustainable development. Additional census announcements will be held in the northeast at Khon Kaen and in the south at Nakhon Si Thammarat. The concluding national census announcement and statistical conference, featuring comprehensive results for all of Thailand, will bring together over 400 statisticians and experts at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre.

Shiva Thamikananth, deputy governor of Chiang Mai Province, noted that the 2568 census clearly reveals significant changes in the northern region, particularly the transition to an aging society. Many northern provinces have Thailand's highest proportions of elderly residents, signaling the need for government preparation in welfare, healthcare, and long-term quality of life services. The data reflects real conditions in many areas, including elderly populations living in isolation.