A Study on the Impact and Adaptation to the New Normal During the COVIC-19 Pandemic in Chainat Province.

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to investigate 1. people’s general household information in Chainat Province, and 2. people’s impact on and adaptation to the Covid-19 pandemic situation in terms of the economy, health, and education. A questionnaire and multi-stage sampling were used to collect quantitative data from people in Chainat Province, representing 410 households.

The findings indicated that the majority of the samples 61.71% were female, the majority of whom worked in agriculture 46.83%, and the household income was less than 30,000 baht per month on average 90.24%. The impact and adaptation of the samples in various aspects were as follows:  1) Economy: The majority of household members had lower income 78.54%, resulting in financial planning 86.73%. 2) Health: The majority of household members were more agitated or concerned 93.41%, which resulted in an increase in protection and health care 95.85%  by wearing masks at all times while around others 91.95%, and eating freshly cooked meals 90.73%. And 3) Education: Students took more online lessons 61.95%, which increased parents' expenses 60.24% and children took more makeup classes 60.24%. As a result, household members spent time educating and caring for their children 43.17%. The majority of households in Chainat Province were accustomed to protecting themselves and others from Covid-19 and had adapted their lifestyles to fit the New Normal. People had a strong tendency to organize their finances and personal hygiene.