BANGKOK, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's economic situation is the most worried issue for the country's people next year, according to a poll by Bangkok University, Thai News Agency reported Thursday.

    It is discovered that some 39.7 percent of the total 1,123 respondents in Bangkok are concerned that the country's economy will not recover, the poll said.

    The second most worried is the country's political problem, according to the poll, which asked the residents aged above 18 in various careers.

    Hence, concretely solving the country's economic problem is the New Year's gift they wish from the Thai government, the report said.

    The respondents also want the government to ensure national peace, security and unity, and to work for the benefit of the people.

    The Bangkok University's poll was conducted during Dec. 11-14.     

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