BANGKOK – A recent public opinion poll shows that a large majority of Thai citizens strongly support the death penalty. Key TakeawaysOver 70 percent of Thai citizens currently support using the death penalty for severe crimes. The Death Penalty in ThailandThailand retains the death penalty for serious crimes including aggravated murder, major drug trafficking, terrorism, and offences against national security. The recent poll clearly shows that over 70 percent of Thais strongly support the death penalty. Which crimes do Thais believe deserve the death penalty most?