Majority prefer male PM in his 50s, says survey

[webfact]

Majority prefer male PM in his 50s, says survey

By The Nation

 

 

A recent opinion survey by Super Poll revealed that the majority of people prefer their prime ministerial candidate to be a man in his early 50s with experience as an executive in both the private and public sectors.
 

The poll, conducted on 1,054 people from February 10 to 16, showed that more than a quarter of the respondents, or 25.6 per cent, described their preferred PM candidate in those terms, adding that the candidate could have helped pushed the country through the previous economic crisis while keeping a low profile.

 

About 22.8 per cent of respondents said they prefer as PM a man who is about 40 years old, with a background as a political activist as well as an executive of a private company.

 

The third most-preferred choice – by nearly 14 per cent – is a man in his 60s with a background in the Army and politics. 

 

The descriptions may fit Anutin Charnvirakul, nominated for PM by Bhumjaithai, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit by Future Forward, and General Prayut Chan-o-cha by Phalang Pracharat.

 

The same poll also revealed that nearly three-quarters of the people, or 72.4 per cent, said they would definitely turn up to exercise their voting rights. The rest, 27.6 per cent, said they were not sure if they would vote.

 

 

The majority (72.5) said they were concerned about political turmoil during the run-up to the election. More than a half – 56.2 per cent – said they followed the news regularly. About one-third or 36.6 per cent, said they hardly did so while 7.2 per cent said they completely ignored political developments.

 

Another survey by Suan Dusit Poll, conducted on 1,186 people from February 12 to 16, revealed that the majority of people (54.68 per cent) ranked the March-24 election as the number one political news they were interested in.

 

They reasoned that it was because the voting day was fast approaching and also because it was a hot issue that would have a great impact on the direction of politics in the country.

 

The second news that the respondents said they were paying attention to were the legal actions by the courts involving politics, including the Constitutional Court. More than 30 per cent said they were interested in the party-dissolution case as well as the case against protest leaders and the recent order to shut down the controversial news station, Voice TV.

 

The third most-followed news stories were about the prime ministerial candidates. Some 21.04 per cent said this was a crucial position in politics. They wanted to know who would become the PM and would like to hear his or her vision and policy proposals in televised debates.

 

The last two stories voters were interested in were about new candidates and political parties (19.87 per cent) and the electoral campaigns (15.29 per cent).

 

The majority of the poll respondents (39.49 per cent) also expressed concern over poll fraud. And 31.98 per cent said they were worried about another coup. 

 

Some 35.44 per cent said they would try to find out more information about the proposed policies and candidates before going to vote. 

 

Nearly a quarter, 24.56 per cent, said the news stories would have no influence on their decision. They had already made up their minds on which party they would vote for.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30364303

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2019-02-18

[Samui Bodoh]

"...The majority of the poll respondents (39.49 per cent) also expressed concern over poll fraud. And 31.98 per cent said they were worried about another coup..." 

 

Who says Thais don't know what is going on? Poll fraud is currently underway/has already occurred and another coup is almost certainly being planned.

 

What can you say? These are more polls that are essentially meaningless in value as they lack context and explanation. For example, where did the polling take place? Only Bangkok? Despite the belief of those who live there, Thailand is more than Bangkok. What was the margin of error? Was this done by phone or on the street? What were the actual questions?

 

There might as well be a headline that says

 

"Majority Prefer Alien from the planet Krypton to Appear and Save the Country"

 

Or

 

"Thais want Human Prime Minister"

 

as they have pretty much the same claim to accuracy...

 

 

Edited February 17, 2019 by Samui Bodoh

[Thaiwrath]

44 minutes ago, webfact said:

Nearly a quarter, 24.56 per cent, said the news stories would have no influence on their decision. They had already made up their minds on which party they would vote for.

 

Hopefully, these are some of the ones fed up with the clowns trying to run the country for the last 4 years ?

If so, that would be a good start, and there is still hope for Thailand

[Damrongsak]

The rest wanted a moto-cy taxi guy who didn't overcharge and had good tires on his bike.

[Tarteso]

#Metoo ????

[AlexRich]

The majority would favour a farang with wearing shorts, a Chang vest and an array of Thai related tattoos.

[neeray]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

About 22.8 per cent of respondents said they prefer as PM a man who is about 40 years old, with a background as a political activist as well as an executive of a private company.

 

The third most-preferred choice – by nearly 14 per cent – is a man in his 60s with a background in the Army and politics. 

 

The descriptions may fit Anutin Charnvirakul, nominated for PM by Bhumjaithai, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit by Future Forward, and General Prayut Chan-o-cha by Phalang Pracharat.

My Thai friends are in the 22.8 per cent category and are spreading the word in support of Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit by Future Forward. He seems to meet all the criteria in this category.

Let the wave begin!

[kannot]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

1,054 people

just ask  the other 69,999000 then

[kannot]

1 hour ago, Damrongsak said:

The rest wanted a moto-cy taxi guy who didn't overcharge and had good tires on his bike.

but no candidate could be found

[kannot]

1 hour ago, Samui Bodoh said:

where did the polling take place?

In the army barracks

[Damrongsak]

5 minutes ago, kannot said:

but no candidate could be found

No worries, mate.  Next coup will do.  They've been doing this for years and years on end. More predictable than the weather, for sure.

[Cadbury]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"...The majority of the poll respondents (39.49 per cent) also expressed concern over poll fraud. And 31.98 per cent said they were worried about another coup..." 

 

Who says Thais don't know what is going on? Poll fraud is currently underway/has already occurred and another coup is almost certainly being planned.

 

What can you say? These are more polls that are essentially meaningless in value as they lack context and explanation. For example, where did the polling take place? Only Bangkok? Despite the belief of those who live there, Thailand is more than Bangkok. What was the margin of error? Was this done by phone or on the street? What were the actual questions?

 

There might as well be a headline that says

 

"Majority Prefer Alien from the planet Krypton to Appear and Save the Country"

 

Or

 

"Thais want Human Prime Minister"

 

as they have pretty much the same claim to accuracy...

 

 

Your comment about another coup being planned is spot on, as is the belief of the 31.98% who think the same.

This will certainly happen in the unlikely event this rigged "democratic" election does not go in favour of the self appointed incumbent PM. The promised vigilance of army personal at the polling booths will go a long way toward ensuring his victory. 

[Lupatria]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Majority prefer...

As if this were relevant...

Edited February 18, 2019 by Lupatria

[Hayduke]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Majority prefer male PM in his 50s, says survey

 

And…a stunning 119% of people wanted a PM who is a recovering general, has lots of fancy uniforms, writes his own songs, is a certified aerobics instructor, no gray hair, can control the weather, punches journalists in the nose, is a toxic narcissist, a compulsive liar and has little or no impulse control. Formidable criteria to be sure....but the search is on....

 

 

Edited February 18, 2019 by Hayduke

[Emdog]

Maybe follow up poll: "Who would you like to lead the next coup?"

[jesimps]

 

Well stab a flippin' sausage! A completely independent poll and it turns out that the majority of people prefer a PM candidate who's a clone of PM Prayuth. Who'd've thought it eh?

I think a little subtlety wouldn't have gone astray.

Edited February 18, 2019 by jesimps

[yellowboat]

What frivolous poll.  It says nothing about the number of amulets, favorite TV shows or being able to name all members of bnk48.   Completely out of touch with the what the population feels important. 

[Aussieroaming]

The poll numbers consisted of half a dozen family members of Prayut. 

 

 

[jlwilliamsjr18]

Shhhhh... what the majority want, they can never have or even dare to speak about it.  That's the way it is and will remain so, until which time the sky falls. 

[Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere]

Majority? Of the military and the elite.. Yes! More propaganda to prop up the guy that promised he would step down after demolishing all corruption but that statement in itself was corrupt. Now he wants to stay forever in the Big Shoes. 

[saminoz]

The current silly little general hardly qualifies.

No public or private sector experince (unless you count the vast amounts of money made by the government in corrupt activities).

Hardly a man either.

No matter what the so called "public" want, they are likely to get the same spoilt, self-entitled, unintelligent, superstitious moronic fool they have had for the last four years anyway!

[Stupooey]

2 hours ago, jesimps said:

 

Well stab a flippin' sausage! A completely independent poll and it turns out that the majority of people prefer a PM candidate who's a clone of PM Prayuth. Who'd've thought it eh?

I think a little subtlety wouldn't have gone astray.

Since when did 14% constitute 'the majority'? The poll appears to show that the vast majority want this pongo to be sent back to the barracks where he belongs.

[Pilotman]

5 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"...The majority of the poll respondents (39.49 per cent) also expressed concern over poll fraud. And 31.98 per cent said they were worried about another coup..." 

 

Who says Thais don't know what is going on? Poll fraud is currently underway/has already occurred and another coup is almost certainly being planned.

 

What can you say? These are more polls that are essentially meaningless in value as they lack context and explanation. For example, where did the polling take place? Only Bangkok? Despite the belief of those who live there, Thailand is more than Bangkok. What was the margin of error? Was this done by phone or on the street? What were the actual questions?

 

There might as well be a headline that says

 

"Majority Prefer Alien from the planet Krypton to Appear and Save the Country"

 

Or

 

"Thais want Human Prime Minister"

 

as they have pretty much the same claim to accuracy...

 

 

They do  know what's going on in the big cities. The rural poor (the majority) haven't got a clue and don't care. 

[Pilotman]

7 minutes ago, Stupooey said:

Since when did 14% constitute 'the majority'? The poll appears to show that the vast majority want this pongo to be sent back to the barracks where he belongs.

when you have a 150 tanks, 6 Diversions of troops  and 4 squadrons of fighter aircraft at your back, 14% is a huge majority. ???? 

[Pilotman]

26 minutes ago, saminoz said:

The current silly little general hardly qualifies.

No public or private sector experince (unless you count the vast amounts of money made by the government in corrupt activities).

Hardly a man either.

No matter what the so called "public" want, they are likely to get the same spoilt, self-entitled, unintelligent, superstitious moronic fool they have had for the last four years anyway!

so,  just like the UK then, except that she hasn't made 4 years quite yet? Or indeed the US, but again, he has 2 years to go.  Is there a pattern for politicians the World over emerging here? 

Edited February 18, 2019 by Pilotman

[sungod]

5 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"Thais want Human Prime Minister"

 

 

 

 

Guess its going to happen one day, it would be quite a novelty.

[Ossy]

 

And just when I thought I'd finished with it, too. Gladys, you can get that sick bucket out again . . . and pretty quickly, please . . . I've just seen this cretin's face again and it's not a pretty sight.

 

If this truly is what Thailand deserves, the next six weeks will tell. I'm already checking with CheapoAir, 'cos I know I deserve better, even if it's just for picking up a piece or two of litter each day.

[unamazedloso]

I prefer a monkey holding a baby rattle in a nappy. No one cares about my vote but we all know it would be a better candidate!

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The third most-preferred choice – by nearly 14 per cent – is a man in his 60s with a background in the Army and politics. 

I smell a scam story.

[newatthis]

 

Surely the suffragettes didn't fight and suffer for this mob??