The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Influencing Happiness Level : A Comparative Analysis Using Six Ranking Factors in Thailand Among Top Asean Nations

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Research objectives, to validate the Six Ranking Factors of the World Happiness Report during 2022-2023 through survey and research development, to comparative analyses among ASEAN nations, and to determine the other possible primary factors that impact happiness in Thailand. This study expands upon the World Happiness Report including its methodologies, findings, and methods for measuring happiness. Qualitative research with secondary data related data sources about knowledge associated with the World Happiness Report towards Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). Primary data collected from the group of native citizens who have lived in Top ASEAN countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, which currently hold the top three happiest countries in ASEAN nations, will share their level of happiness living in each country and their opinion on six ranking factors of World Happiness Report. The SEP has been considered to determine whether or not this aspect could impact Thailand's level of happiness. To provide use the Six Ranking Factors of World Happiness Report Factors included of Healthy GDP per Capita, Healthy Life Expectancy, Freedom of Choice, Generosity Levels, Social Support, and the Perception of Corruption to Happiness Outcomes. The World Happiness Report's ranking factors can be used to compare the degree of happiness among nations, but other potential elements could also have a significant impact on the happiness of citizens in a certain period of time that will be reviewed in this research. The success factors of Sustainable Happiness of Thai People through the application of the principles of a Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). A socio-economic concept that was originally presented to the Thai people by their King, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX of Thailand, in the late 20th century, is the philosophy that is still primarily followed by Thai citizens today.