Thais read books for 28 minutes a day, says Pubat
Published: 24 Feb 2015 at 06.00
Newspaper section: Business
Writer: Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn
Thais face a sharp decline in book reading rates, particularly among older people and the uneducated, as time spent reading books is increasingly used for online media.
Thais spent an average of 28 minutes a day reading books last year, down from 37 minutes in 2013 and 30-59 minutes in 2000, reported a joint reading rate survey by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) and Chulalongkorn University's economics faculty.
The survey had 3,500 respondents. Some 88% read books, but only 42% read books more than three days a week. One in 10 said they did not read any books.
Some 63% reported they had no time to read, 29.5% said they suffered eyesight problems, and 25.7% did not like reading.
People under 20 spent the most time reading, but the material was mostly cartoons and tutorial books.
The elderly and those with low education levels reported spending the least time reading books.
Most Thais spend about 30 minutes reading at home during the day or before going to bed. They like to read books for entertainment and education.
Cartoons and illustrated fiction are the most popular content, followed by health and cuisine, history, Thai novels and tourism.
Pubat president Charun Hormtienthong said Thais should be encouraged to read more.
Thais read books for 28 minutes a day, says Pubat
Published: 24 Feb 2015 at 06.00
Newspaper section: Business
Writer: Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn
Thais face a sharp decline in book reading rates, particularly among older people and the uneducated, as time spent reading books is increasingly used for online media.
Thais spent an average of 28 minutes a day reading books last year, down from 37 minutes in 2013 and 30-59 minutes in 2000, reported a joint reading rate survey by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) and Chulalongkorn University's economics faculty.
The survey had 3,500 respondents. Some 88% read books, but only 42% read books more than three days a week. One in 10 said they did not read any books.
Some 63% reported they had no time to read, 29.5% said they suffered eyesight problems, and 25.7% did not like reading.
People under 20 spent the most time reading, but the material was mostly cartoons and tutorial books.
The elderly and those with low education levels reported spending the least time reading books.
Most Thais spend about 30 minutes reading at home during the day or before going to bed. They like to read books for entertainment and education.
Cartoons and illustrated fiction are the most popular content, followed by health and cuisine, history, Thai novels and tourism.
Pubat president Charun Hormtienthong said Thais should be encouraged to read more.
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