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สํ า นั ก ง า น ส ถิ ติ แ ห ง ช า ติ ไ ด จั ด ทํ า สํ า ม ะ โ น ป ร ะ ช า ก ร แ ล ะ เ ค ห ะ พ . ศ . ๒๕๕๓ ซึ่งเปนการจัดทําสํามะโนประชากรครบรอบหนึ่งรอยปของประเทศไทย ระหวางวันที ่ ๑-๓๐ กันยายน ๒๕๕๓ เพื่อเก็บรวบรวมขอมูลเกี่ยวกับจํานวนและลักษณะของประชากรทุกคน ณ ที่อยูอาศัยจริงในวันสํามะโน (๑ กันยายน ๒ ๕ ๕ ๓ ) โ ด ย ทํ า ก า ร เ ก็ บ ข อ มู ล จ า ก ค รั ว เ รื อ น ทุ ก ค รั ว เ รื อ น ทั่ ว ป ร ะ เ ท ศ ซึ่งรวมถึงประชากรตางชาติที่อาศัยอยูในประเทศไทยตั้งแต ๓ เดือนขึ้นไป

การจัดทําสํามะโนประชากร จะทําการนับและแจกแจงรายละเอียด เชน อายุ เพศ การศึกษา การทํางาน ความพิการ การอยูอาศัย ของประชากรที่อยูในราชอาณาจักรไทยทุกคน ไมวาจะเปนคนไทย หรือคนตางชาติ ไมคํานึงวามีชื่ออยูในทะเบียนบานนั้นหรือไม ซึ่งขอมูลเกี่ยวกับคนตามที่อยูอาศัยจริงเหลานี้ จะชวยใหการตัดสินใจของรัฐบาล เอกชน ภาคธุรกิจ ตลอดจนผูบริหารทั้งในระดับชาติ จังหวัด หรือทองถิ่น ส า ม า ร ถ ว า ง แ ผ น กํ า ห น ด น โ ย บ า ย ร ว ม ถึ ง ก า ร จั ด ห า บ ริ ก า ร พื้ น ฐ า น ห รื อ บ ริ ก า ร ต า ง ๆใหสอดคลองกับจํานวนและลักษณะประชากรตามที่อยูอาศัยจริงไมใชเปนเพียงการวางแผนตามขอมูลประชากรที่ปรา ก ฎ ร า ย ชื่ อ อ ยู ใ น ท ะ เ บี ย น บ า น แ ต ตั ว อ า จ จ ะ อ า ศั ย อ ยู ที่ อื่ น นอกจากนี้สํามะโนประชากรยังเปนขอมูลสําคัญที่ใชเปนฐานประชากรเพื่อคาดประมาณจํานวนประชากรของประเทศในอนาคตดวย

ใ น ก า ร เ ก็ บ ร ว บ ร ว ม ข อ มู ล สํ า ม ะ โ น ป ร ะ ช า ก ร ค รั้ ง นี้ สํ า นั ก ง า น ส ถิ ติ แ ห ง ช า ติ จ ะ ส ง เ จ า ห น า ที่ ไ ป ยั ง ค รั ว เ รื อ น ข อ ง ท า น เ พื่ อ ทํ า ก า ร สั ม ภ า ษ ณ จึงขอความรวมมือจากทานไดโปรดเสียสละเวลาตอบแบบสอบถามตามความเปนจริงแกเจาหนาที่ผูมาสัมภาษณในระห ว า ง เ ดื อ น กั น ย า ย น -ตุ ล า ค ม ๒ ๕ ๕ ๓ โดยเจ าหนาที ่ผู ปฏิบ ัต ิงานทุกคนจะมีบ ัตรประจําตัวเจ าหนาที ่ของร ัฐหรือบัตรประจําตัวพนักงานแสดง ซึ่งทานสามารถขอดูหรือทําการตรวจสอบได ทั้งนี้ สํานักงานสถิติแหงชาติ ไดเปดชองทางการใหขอมูลอื่น ๆดวย

โดยทานสามารถตอบแบบสอบถามผานทางอินเทอรเน็ตที่ http://popcensus.nso.go.th หรือ www.nso.go.th หรือ กรอกแบบสอบถามดวยตนเองแลวสงคืนทางไปรษณีย หรือใหขอมูลทางโทรศัพท ที่หมายเลข ๑๑๑๑ กด ๖

สํานักงานสถิติแหงชาติหวังเปนอยางยิ่งวาจะไดรับความรวมมือจากทานดวยดี จึงขอขอบคุณมา ณ โอกาสนี้

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ผูอํานวยการสํานักงานสถิติแหงชาติ กลุมแผนยุทธศาสตร

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No. Thaw Kaw 0501/

National Statistical Office

The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty 80th Birthday Anniversary

Bldg B, 2nd Flr, Chaeng Wattana Road

Lak Si, Bangkok 10210

August 2010

Subject: Request for cooperation in responding to the questionnaire of the 2010 Population and Housing Census

To: The Head of Household

The National Statistical Office (NSO) is in the process of conducting the National Population and Housing Census for 2010. This round of the census also marks 100 years of the Thai census. The census will be conducted during September 1 – 30, 2010 in order to compile data on the number and characteristics of the resident population as of the official date of the census (September 1, 2010). All households in Thailand will be contacted to seek their cooperation in providing this important information. The respondents also include non-Thais who have been living in Thailand for three months or more prior to the census date.

The census data typically include information on age, sex, education, occupation, disability, and type of residence, and is asked of everyone in the country, including Thais and non-Thais. Having one’s name in the official household registration form is not a requirement to participate in the census. These data help the government, private sector, and service providers (national and local) to formulate policy and plans to provide basic goods and services for the population. This ensures that these goods and services are in adequate supply and are appropriate for the types of populations living around the country. The census enumerates the de facto population by current place of residence (even if different from the residence in the household registration system). In addition, the census data provide a basis for making population size projections into the future.

As part of the process of conducting the census, the NSO is sending officials to visit homes throughout the nation (such as your home) to administer the census questionnaire. Therefore, the NSO is requesting your kind cooperation to take a few minutes to respond as accurately as possible to the questions in the questionnaire. The census takers will be visiting households during September and October, 2010. Each census taker will have an official ID card to show you if you request to see it. In addition, there are other ways to respond to the census including: (1) filling out the census form on the internet at http://popcensus.nso.go.th or www.nso.go.th; (2) filling out the questionnaire yourself and mailing it back to the NSO; or by responding to the census questions over the phone by calling 1111 and selecting Option 6.

The NSO sincerely hopes that you will help us in conducting this year’s census, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Respectfully Yours,

(Ms. Jirawan Boonperm)

Director-General

National Statistical Office of Thailand

Planning and Strategy Group

Tel: 02-141-7289

Fax: 02-143-8136-7

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Thailand Census 2010

The Population and Housing Census is the collection of data of the population and their place of residence for everyone who currently resides in the country. It is equivalent to a photo “snap-shot” on the date of the Census to show how many people on that date are living in Thailand, where are they living, how many are males/females, children, in the labor force, elderly, disabled, what is their level of education, literacy, unemployment status, occupation, what type of residence do they live in, and how hygienic is that residence, and how often do they move, among other issues.

The Census is a count of the de facto resident population, and the data provide a description of the population by a number of important characteristics. These data help to identify problems, set targets, and monitor the progress of the country’s development efforts which informs the Five-Year National Social and Economic Development Plan (No. 11 for 2012-2016). The Census data also help in the formulation of policy and planning for the population, economy, society, environment, and security, from the national to the local level. The Census data also provides baseline data for conducting projections of the population size and structure in future years. These data, tabulated by locality, are an important reference for many agencies of the government and private sector. The data are essential for accurate formulation of policy and for preparation of social welfare services and infrastructure development in accordance with the changing numbers and composition of the population in need of these services and support. The Census data also provide a sampling frame for conducting population surveys for in-depth study of various topics of interest

On a global scale, the current (2010) round of the population and housing census is being conducted in 228 countries around the world. Thailand has successfully completed ten rounds of its own Census, with the first round being conducted in 1910. The 2010 Census represents the eleventh round and marks the 100 year anniversary of the first Thai census. The National Statistical Office (NSO) has

designated September 1, 2010 as the “National Census Day.” Thus, even though the Census data collection takes place over many weeks, the reference time period for all data documented in the 2010 Census are assigned to September 1. In this way, the data provide an unambiguous, precise, complete, and quality measurement of the population.

- To compile data on the number and characteristics of the entire de facto population in the country by locality. - To compile data on the number, type, and characteristics of domiciles of the population.

The 2010 round of the Census is being implemented during September 1 -30, 2010. The date of September 1, 2010 is the official reference date of the Census for assigning the number of the population and households.

The users of the Census data include various agencies of the government, the private sector, educational and research institutions, both within Thailand and internationally, and include international organizations.

The Census includes these populations: 1.1 All Thais residing in Thailand on the Census date (September 1, 2010); 1.2 Thai government soldiers, officers, diplomats and their families who are stationed outside of Thailand; 1.3 Non-Thais/aliens residing in Thailand for at least three months prior to the Census date;

1.4 Thais/non-Thais/aliens, who have a permanent residence in Thailand but temporarily traveled outside the country on the Census date. The Census does not include: - Foreign government officials, soldiers, diplomats and their families who are residing in Thailand; - Non-Thais/aliens who have been present in Thailand less than three months prior to the Census date. - Refugees or displaced persons in government holding facilities. The Census includes these households: All structures throughout the country used as a place of residence of the population, including private houses, buildings, public housing, rooms in office buildings, domiciles under bridges, etc

Core items Detail 1

Population data

number of population and domiciles

sex

religion

nationality

spoken language

size and type of domicile 2

Education

number of students currently enrolled by grade level

number of persons by completed grade of education

number of persons who are literate 3

Migration

province/country of birth

last province/country of residence

urban-rural migration

reason for migrating

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Fertility and reproduction

marital status

number of live births

number of living children

number of deceased children 5

Occupation

primary occupation

type of work/activity

employment status 6

Domicile

type and characteristic of domicile

ownership of the domicile

use of natural light

use of a latrine

type of household fuel consumed

source of drinking/cleaning water

types of household appliances/equipment

use of different types of technology such as the Internet, cable TV, satellite TV

The 2010 Thai Census is the first time that that NSO has given the population the following choice of four methods of responding to the Census questionnaire:

1. By in-person interview with a data collection official; 2. By filling out a self-administered questionnaire and mailing this back; 3. By filling out the data on the Internet; or 4. By phone interview.

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6. The Census questionnaire comes in two types as follows: 1. General questionnaire for all types of households, including the address, type of domicile, and number of residents by household (Census Form 1); and 2. Population questionnaire to collect data for each member of the household including basic population characteristics, data on migration, etc (Census Form 2).

1. Intensive training, theoretical and practical, for Census takers 2. Technical specialists oversee the data collection process a. Re-interviews with

a sub-sample of households b. Field edit checks of the data for completeness and plausibility

3. Scanning of the questionnaire data using ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) 4. Centralized editing of the data for correctness and internal consistency a.

Manual editing (recording and coding of the data) b.Machine editing

5. Post Enumeration Survey (PES)

The PES is conducted to assess completeness/accuracy of the Census data (using NSO officials as the data collectors

Census Report

Preliminary Report: 3 months after completion of field work Advance Report: 6 months after completion of field work Final Report: During 2011 (province-by-province reports) Internet-based data dissemination

The Internet site http://www.nso.go.th will contain a web page with the Census results. There will be a data warehouse. There will GIS (geographic information system) presentations of the data. A service called “Census Info” will address ad hoc issues.

Special Analyses (in collaboration with educational institutions)

The Census data are presented as aggregates. There is no information being reported on individual persons or individual households. The personal information provided is absolutely confidential.

National Level The data from the National Population and Housing Census help in the country’s planning and policy-making tasks to promote quality development of the nation in a way that meets the needs of the different population sub-groups. For example, the data help to inform projects and programs to improve family development, housing, social services, education, public health, transport and communication, urban and rural development, infrastructure and public utilities, among many other endeavors. All these projects and programs have potential benefits for the population and for socio-economic and political development of the nation.

Community Level The data from the National Population and Housing Census helps in the allocation of public utilities so that they are in adequate supply for each locality, and to raise the quality of life of the population. For example, this includes urban planning, construction of schools, transport and communications, public health services, Individual Level The data from the Census have potential benefits for every person residing in the country including those with special needs such as the elderly, migrants, children, students, the disabled, foreigners, etc. Because of the Census, all of the sub-groups of the population will be enumerated so that there can be appropriate allocation of welfare services including public utilities and infrastructure in just the right quantities to meet the needs of everyone. In this way, the government can prepare enough resources so that, for example, all the eligible elderly will receive social security benefits, children will be fully covered by the essential vaccines, among many other benefits to the population.

Contact Information

The local branch of the NSO can be contacted in every province in Thailand through its street address, phone/fax number, map of location, and/or the provincial services

Internet website. The preferred method of contact is by using the interactive map of the country and clicking on the province of residence, which then shows the local contact information. What you can do

The on-line community through the Internet is an influential force in society by virtue of its speed and convenience of communication among individuals or groups. The NSO gives importance to the on-line community for its potential to help promote the National Population and Housing Census through such channels as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Recommendation: The NSO should assign persons responsible for overseeing and providing accurate and timely information about the Census via the Internet channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (either some or all of these).

http://popcensus.nso.go.th/en/index.php