Statistical Report on a Poll in Northeast Thailand on Aspects of Inclusion

In this research note, I describe the results of a convenience survey, undertaken in November and December 2018, of 553 mainly ethnically Thai Lao people in five cities in Northeast Thailand. The results of the survey, while not statistically generalizable, may be of interest for their indicative nature as to the sentiments of northeasterners regarding the extent to which they feel socially, economically and politically 'included' within the Thai state. As well as the issues that the findings raise, including a strong desire for elected governors and 'self-government', the statistical analysis suggests interesting significant differences worth exploring in future research.