Poll: No change in confidence

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Published: 2 Dec 2012 at 10.22
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The confidence of a majority of people in the prime minister, opposition leader and the government remains unchanged after the censure debate, according to a Suan Dusit Poll.

The poll was conducted on 1,356 people throughout the country between Nov 29-Dec 1.

The people's confidence in Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and the government was 55.31%, 55.73% and 48% respectively. Only 20.80%, 19.42% and 17.78% of the respondents said they had more confidence in them. The remainder said they had less confidence in them after the censure debate which took place on Nov 25-27.

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gleentea
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Discussion 8 : 04 Dec 2012 at 02.088
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genii,

"In any case the majority will prevail in free, fair, and democratic elections."

Yes, too bad we don't get that here and instead have to endure vote buying and election fraud.
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Discussion 7 : 02 Dec 2012 at 20.417
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#3 You are spot on - I would say that's why PTP got 32% of eligible voters' support without even winning a popular majority, and the Democrats even less. And PTP only did so "well" because of its deep pockets and utter shameless unsustainable populist handouts.
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Discussion 6 : 02 Dec 2012 at 19.586
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In any case the majority will prevail in free, fair, and democratic elections.
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Discussion 5 : 02 Dec 2012 at 15.335
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Apathy Pure and simple.
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Discussion 4 : 02 Dec 2012 at 13.304
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# 3 Lek: Wonderful, it is really people like you who are needed in larger numbers to bring about that change. The P.T has a large following, the Democrats a significantly smaller one. But people like you who, honestly need to be admired, are a tiny part of this political mess. Reconciliation on your mind and mine is a pure one without any political agendas but unfortunately, the politicians want to have their say. So for now Lek and myself too, see little hope. Best to remain on Bangkok Post comments section or facebook and twitter.
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Discussion 3 : 02 Dec 2012 at 13.043
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I think there is a third group of people: Those who want nothing to do with the Pheu Thaksin Party, but who also think the Democrats are out of touch with modern Thai politics. This is a floating group who would like to see all Thai people reconciled by a completely new set of politicians.
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Discussion 2 : 02 Dec 2012 at 11.542
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Have you ever met anyone who has participated in one of these polls ? me neither
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Discussion 1 : 02 Dec 2012 at 10.351
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Do not expect any change. Thailand is today divided based on political parties, not agenda, performance or credibility. No matter what the P.T does or the Democrats do will ever change even 1 mind in this country. Lovers of Thaksin will back him no matter what he does, recommends or says. The same goes for Democrat supporters. What we would need is open minds to understand, listen and act - that is asking for too much in a country where the heart rules the mind, lungs, stomach and all other organs.
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