Poll shows apathy on censure

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Published: 25 Nov 2012 at 16.37
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A majority of people say they are sick of politics and don’t back either the ruling Pheu Thai Party or the opposition Democrats during the three-day debate which begin today, according to the results of a Suan Dusit poll released on Sunday.

Asked to which side - the government or the opposition - they wanted to lend their support, the majority (56.14%) said they did not go for either side because they were fed up with Thai politics, saying it was filled with quarrels and personal interests.

Only 17.76% said they cheered on the government because it had shown an intention to improve the well-being of the people while 13.6% supported the opposition, reasoning that they like the party’s perception and working style, and 12.5% said they supported both sides because they want them to help solve problems and truly work together for the country.

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ricefield
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Discussion 24 : 26 Nov 2012 at 11.0424
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Something is drastically wrong with this poll mathematically. If 100% of the respondents "wanted to support most" the leaders of the PTP, how on earth could "Only 17.76% said they cheered on the government".
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Discussion 23 : 26 Nov 2012 at 04.0423
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Bangon d21-Ask the people. If they are as sick of politics as they say they are they may enjoy the relative peace and quiet. With the added bonus of doing away with the current 'police service'.
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Discussion 22 : 25 Nov 2012 at 22.3822
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People are sicked of Politics, according the POLLs.

I am no different, I'm sicked POLLs.

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Discussion 21 : 25 Nov 2012 at 22.0021
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john49: Quite nice, I'm with you, but how to get rid of the corrupt politicians? I'm afraid gently asking them to step back won't do... So what? Kill them all or send the tanks on the streets? I'm puzzled, do you have a less radical but effective solution in mind?
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Discussion 20 : 25 Nov 2012 at 21.5420
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englishbob: Thank you. I'll take your word on it. But would that mean (again and one more time) that rules are not enforced in the LoS? How can otherwise only about 70% have been voting (and not at least 90+%)? I'm lost, and quite sad, I hoped maybe there could have been some solution there...
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Discussion 19 : 25 Nov 2012 at 21.1719
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Disc13 Bangon - Yes, I'm sure.

You could be too... Just ask Google next time.
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Discussion 18 : 25 Nov 2012 at 21.0918
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"The average Thai would prefer to watch TV, play with their phone, eat, get drunk, pluck grey hairs from their friends' heads, sleep or do just about anything rather than vote" while the so-called educated people would prefer putsch, dictatorship and support Seh ai rally aspiring to freeze the country?
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Discussion 17 : 25 Nov 2012 at 21.0517
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englishbob D5

At the last election about 70% of the Thai voting age population (VAP) turned out, in Australia where voting is also compulsory they get about 80% in a general election.

In countries where voting isn't compulsory like the US the turnout in a Presidential election year VAP is about 50-55% and in Malaysia it's also about 55%, which I'd guess is about what you'd get in Thailand. I doubt that Thai's are much different.
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Discussion 16 : 25 Nov 2012 at 21.0216
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This poll is good news. Since people are no longer interested in politics, and who can blame them, what is needed in Thailand is an apolitical administration to collect taxes and pay the bills. This would make redundant greedy politicians from all parties where project contracts could actually be awarded on merit. Next step would be to replace the police force and recruit people who are actually wanting to enforce the law without fear or favour.
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Discussion 15 : 25 Nov 2012 at 20.4215
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Bravo! "... both sides ... truly work together for the country ..." vox populi has said it all, but will it be heard? I kind of ...
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