Abstract
This study aimed to determine the amount of energy in total and by physical activity domains (Activity
at Work, Transportation, Recreational Activities, and Sedentary Behavior) of Thai adults, and disaggregated
by subgroups of participants. The study re-analyzed data of 22,136 Thai adults aged 15 and above from the 2007 National Physical Activity and Obesity Survey conducted by ABAC Poll Centre of
Assumption University. Descriptive statistics were defined in the analysis. The results showed that the
average total daily energy expenditure was 1,239 kcal and the average daily energy expenditure in work
domain was the highest at 523 kcal, followed by sedentary, transportation, and recreational activity domains
at 409, 180, and 126 kcal, respectively. Male participants aged 25-44 living in rural areas including
farmers and laborers, and those who had the lowest education level and income level spent the highest
total daily energy expenditure and energy expenditure in work domain. In contrary, women, elderly,
unemployed people and students spent the lowest energy.
