Thailand: Freedom of expression

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 Thailand

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.385
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.402
 Min - Max 0.165 - 0.620
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.385 index points, an increase from 0.282 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Thailand from 1960 to 2023 is 0.402 index points. The minimum value, 0.165 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 0.62 index points was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Thailand - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

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Thailand - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the government respect for press and media freedom, political discussion, and academic and cultural expression.

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