Most voters undecided on who to vote for: poll

By The Nation

 

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A majority of people remain uncertain whether they would vote for a new political party or a new-face MP candidate although they found some of the newcomers interesting as alternative choices, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Poll released on Sunday.

 

The poll was carried out from April 3-7 with 1,187 respondents nationwide to gather their opinions on MP candidates and political parties.

 

Almost 68 per cent of respondents said they were not certain if they would vote for a new MP candidate or an old face in the next election because they wanted to see their policies first.

 

However, almost 23 per cent said they would try a new face to give the candidates opportunity as they want to see change in the country. Less than 10 per cent said they would go for seasoned MPs because they knew the candidates and were aware of their previous performances and experiences.

 

Almost three in four, or 72.28 per cent, were uncertain whether they would vote for an existing party or a newly formed one, as they wanted to first see the candidates and the party policies before making a decision.

 

About 17 per cent said they would vote for a new party as they offered an interesting alternative and they felt bored with old parties. Only 10 per cent of respondents said they would support their previous favourite parties, saying they had a long reputation and were well known.

 

Asked what they think about the new MP candidates expected to run in the next election, around two in five, or 41.76 per cent of the respondents, said there would be more various and interesting candidates for voters; 39.35 per cent saw them as new alternative choices but it depended on the voters’ decision, and 31.89 per cent said they still need time to consider thoroughly. 

 

About 40 per cent opined that former MPs have the right to move to a new party in the next election.

 

Nearly 100 political parties have submitted their applications to form a new party to the Election Commission (EC) since early last month. So far the EC has approved nine parties.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30342757

 

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4 minutes ago, webfact said:

Asked what they think about the new MP candidates expected to run in the next election, around two in five, or 41.76 per cent of the respondents, said there would be more various and interesting candidates for voters; 39.35 per cent saw them as new alternative choices but it depended on the voters’ decision, and 31.89 per cent said they still need time to consider thoroughly. 

Any discussion of a Thai poll needs to be taken with a HUGE grain of salt, and this one more than most. If I were to try to sum it up in a few words, I'd say "Er... No idea."

 

However, I wonder how much of this is translation issues and how much is just weird;

 

• 41.76 of candidates "various and interesting"
• 39.35 of candidates "new alternatives but it depended on the voters decision"
• 31.89 of candidates "time to consider thoroughly"

What is one to make of this?

 

Er... No idea.

 

6 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said:

Any discussion of a Thai poll needs to be taken with a HUGE grain of salt, and this one more than most. If I were to try to sum it up in a few words, I'd say "Er... No idea."

 

However, I wonder how much of this is translation issues and how much is just weird;

 

• 41.76 of candidates "various and interesting"
• 39.35 of candidates "new alternatives but it depended on the voters decision"
• 31.89 of candidates "time to consider thoroughly"

What is one to make of this?

 

Er... No idea.

 

"What is one to make of this?"

 

Err..that 100% of the respondents were telling porky pies?

 

For a very good reason,mind you..

How can they be expected to form an opinion without months of protests and rallies and billionaires on the stage telling them how to think and what shirt to wear?

9 minutes ago, canuckamuck said:

How can they be expected to form an opinion without months of protests and rallies and billionaires on the stage telling them how to think and what shirt to wear?

How can they be expected to form an opinion on such utter waffle when they all know that their esteemed leader might have a hissy fit and recommence the process all over again?

 

The Thai people have to climb over,crawl under or go around such piles of waffle every day.Best to give what are essentially nonsense replies.

Edited April 8, 20188 yr by Odysseus123

1 hour ago, Odysseus123 said:

"What is one to make of this?"

 

Err..that 100% of the respondents were telling porky pies?

 

For a very good reason,mind you..

That we all got it wrong! There is much more than 100% in this world.

Regarding why so many don´t have a clue, is probably because all political parties have been banned from operating. Not easy to vote for something you do not know exists.

1 minute ago, Get Real said:

That we all got it wrong! There is much more than 100% in this world.

Regarding why so many don´t have a clue, is probably because all political parties have been banned from operating. Not easy to vote for something you do not know exists.

Exactly!

 

I actually think that a great many of them do have a clue,however they are not telling anyone-certainly not a quasi gov't poll- at  the moment.Very,very wise of them in my humble opinion.

 

Not with the head honcho's proven record of backsliding on his promises.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Most voters undecided on who to vote for: poll

They are still waiting for quotations from prospective buyers!

3 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

Any discussion of a Thai poll needs to be taken with a HUGE grain of salt, and this one more than most. If I were to try to sum it up in a few words, I'd say "Er... No idea."

 

However, I wonder how much of this is translation issues and how much is just weird;

 

• 41.76 of candidates "various and interesting"
• 39.35 of candidates "new alternatives but it depended on the voters decision"
• 31.89 of candidates "time to consider thoroughly"

What is one to make of this?

 

Er... No idea.

 

 

"About 40 per cent opined that former MPs have the right to move to a new party in the next election."

 

I thought the new laws made it much harder for MPs to jump from party to party?

 

Actually I hope the new parties are very very selective of who they will accept from the old dinosaur parties. At a maximum 1% or even zero would be better.

 

 

Poll says nothing!

 

Spoilt for choice's !

 

outstanding candidates who are there to lead, show integrity, incorruptible and have a sense of purely serving the country, 

 

place an X next to their name.

Where I live folk seem to have decided who they will vote for (given the chance of course) and it ain't the Prayut Party.

9 hours ago, canuckamuck said:

How can they be expected to form an opinion without months of protests and rallies and billionaires on the stage telling them how to think and what shirt to wear?

 

Probably trying to find the honest, not corrupt, pro real democracy, justice and reform party to vote for.

 

Like looking for a needle in a haystack after someone just poked you in the eyes!

3 hours ago, joebrown said:

Where I live folk seem to have decided who they will vote for (given the chance of course) and it ain't the Prayut Party.

 

So even without any manifestos, campaigning, electioneering and details of a party's policies, they've freely made their minds up have they?

 

Democracy at work 

10 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

made their minds up have they?

Well they've had 4 years to make up their minds on the " Prayut Party "

But I can read also that it is clear that only a few people would opt for Prayut. That's good news.

I imagine they will have enough postponements to enable them to decide. 

might just as well vote for Prayut, he will still be in power behind the scene no matter who you vote for.