A slight majority of people believe political conflict will continue after a new government is in place, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
The poll was concucted on May 22-25 on 1,107 people to compile their opinions on the political situation after the March 24 election.
Asked to predict the level of political conflict once a new government is in place, a slight majority - 52.21% - believed conflict would remain the same as before since the political divide is deep-rooted and the factions cannot be reconciled; 34.06% thought there would be even more conflict; and 13.73% said conflict would decrease, believing that the new government would be able to keep the situation under control.
Asked to comment on the ongoing polarisation and struggle of political parties to form a government, 31.59% said the parties are fighting for vested interests, damaging the country's image; 23.79% want a government to be formed as soon as possible so that the country can move forward; 19.25% said the parties should join hands to work for the majority; 18.56% said they should respect the voice of the majority; and 17.08% hoped their favoured parties would be part of the new government.
Asked what concerns them most about the ongoing attempts to form a new government, 46.49% said they fear the process will not be just and democratic; 36.48% fear conflict and division would lead to protests; and 24.45% are concerned the new government will lack stability and acceptability and will be short-lived.