The 2010 Population and Housing Census National Statistical Office, Thailand May 2010, Bangkok, Thailand

The Population and Housing Census  The first population census in Thailand was conducted in  The latest Population and Housing Census was carried out in 2000

Major activities Preparation ( all stages) 2010 Data Collection and Data Processing 2011 Report and Data Dissemination The 2010 Population and Housing Census Fiscal Year Planning

 Listing form for counting the number of population and dwelling unit  Enumeration form for enumerating basic and more detailed characteristics of both population and housing The 2010 Population and Housing Census Questionnaire Form : two types  Set on 1 July, 2010 Census Date Census Date

The 2010 Population and Housing Census  2007 : Tak and Chonburi Province Pretest Developing a survey technique and outreach strategy for incorporating migrant population (technical assistance by World Bank and IOM : International Organization for Migration)

The 2010 Population and Housing Census  2008 : Phitsanulok Province  2009 : Bangkok  to test all stages  Preparation and Planning  Data Collection  Data Processing Pilot Test

The 2010 Population and Housing Census  Face to Face interview  Self-enumeration  dropped-off questionnaire  the telephone  the internet  Multi-modal data collection (1-31 July) Data Collection Method

The 2010 Population and Housing Census  Supervisor : 9,000 person  Enumerator : 62,000 person Field Personnel  Master trainer : 4 days (2 times)  Supervisor : 4 days  Enumerator : 4 days Training (intensive) (Total of enumeration area about 130,000 EAs)

The 2010 Population and Housing Census  Data Capture : ICR  Data Coding & Editing  Data analysis  Tabulation Data Processing

The 2010 Population and Housing Census Data Dissemination  Publication  CD-Rom  Data Warehouse  Website:  GIS

The 2010 Population and Housing Census  To increase Local People and Organizations Participation in PHC Public Relation  Cooperation with line Ministry, private sector and social network : MOU  share resource persons and knowledge  Set up networking in special areas (chief of community, people in high building)  The Poster Contest in school; UNFPA (Except TV, radio and other media)

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Major Problems Encountered in 2000 Census  Undercount in the Bangkok Metropolis and other big cities  Undercount of international migrants  High turn over rate of enumerators and field staff  ICR System

 Calendar & Budget & Methodology  User Consultant  Field Operation: Mapping & Questionnaire design & Data Collection Method etc.  Census Test  Data Processing & Data Dissemination  Public Relation Preparation The 2010 Population and Housing Census

National Statistical Office 15 Planning for 2010 PHC  Improve field operation in big cities  Increase local people and organizations participation in the PHC  Solve the problem on international migration  Improve data capturing/ processing/ data dissemination system  Improve the use of IT

National Statistical Office 16  Improve Data Capturing/Processing  Install scanner at regions or cluster of provinces  Increase ICR system capacity  Improve data processing system

National Statistical Office 17  Improve Data Dissemination System  Develop more user-friendly system : Census Info, Data Warehouse  Publish more analytical papers : collaborate research with academic institutions  Establish network with academic institutions :create more in-depth analysis of PHC results  Promote the use of PHC at national, provincial and local levels : micro data

National Statistical Office 18  Solve the problem on international migration Developing a survey technique and outreach strategy for incorporating migrant population in Census,  Pilot study under technical assistance by World Bank and IOM (International Organization for Migration)

National Statistical Office 19 Plans for the 2010 Census Round Improve the Use of IT  Data Capture and Processing  Data Dissemination  Field operations

National Statistical Office 20  Follow UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses  Improve the use of IT (Effective use of IT)  Improve ICR System  Set up networking in special areas  Set up local steering committee  Improve public relation Conclusion

Field Personnel Supervisors : at least Bachelor degree Enumerators : at least senior secondary school level (Grade 11 or above)  In Bangkok, all enumerators are temporary employees,commune volunteers  In Municipal Area, enumerator are both employees and local volunteers  In Non - Municipal Area, all enumerators are village volunteer, commune volunteer and others

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- All Thai residing in the country as of the census date. - Persons having their usual residence in Thailand and being temporarily away. Population included in the census coverage 1

- Government officials, both civilian and military, including Thai diplomatic personnel, and their families. - Civilian citizens of foreign countries having their usual residence in Thailand, or those who have resided in Thailand for at least three months. Contd.