Survey: Indonesia is the happiest country in Southeast Asia and has the most smiles every day

Thekabarnews.com—A new study of pleasant feelings in Southeast Asia confirmed what people have always said about the area: it is friendly and welcoming. Indonesia came in first, with 90% of people saying they smiled or laughed a lot every day.

Cambodia comes in next with 89%, and Laos comes in next with 88%. People in these three countries are known to have a lot of positive emotional experiences all the time. In fact, the figure means that having strong ties to your community is important for happiness. Being able to easily socialize is also important for happiness every day.

The research also demonstrated a significant amount of positivity in the region. Vietnam had 82%, and both the Philippines and Malaysia had 81%. There were still big majorities in countries lower on the list, like Myanmar (77%), Singapore (76%), and Thailand (72%).

The results back up Southeast Asia’s reputation as one of the happiest and most socially connected places in the world. Moreover, people seem to be joyful and laughing all the time. This is true whether they live in a busy city or a small, close-knit town.

Experts say that emotional well-being often shows more than just numbers about the economy. In addition, people’s beliefs about culture, family ties, social support, and daily interactions with others can all have a big impact on how they live their lives.

In many cultures in Southeast Asia, spending time with friends and family, eating together, and having close relationships with neighbors are still important parts of daily life.

The survey percentages may not give a full picture of happiness. However, they do show a clear trend: people in the area are still generally happy.

Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos are still at the top of the list. This reminds the world that sometimes cultural warmth is just as important as having a lot of money. Simple human connection is important, too.