Survey shows people worried about protests leading to hatred, violence

By THE NATION

 

 

More than one-third of people are worried that the pro-democracy "Free People" protests would spread hatred in society, according to a NIDA Poll.

 

The National Institute of Development Administration said that the poll conducted from August 18 to 20 showed that around 34.76 per cent of respondents were quite concerned.

 

The survey gathered the opinions of 1,312 people from different age groups, careers, and locations.

 

The protests cited in the poll referred to those held on August 10 at Thammasat University, Rangsit campus, and near the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on August 16.

 

Of those surveyed, 26.37 said they were very concerned about the protests due to the risk of violence, as well as the threat of Covid-19 spreading among activists and protesters.

 

The poll showed 34.76 per cent were quite worried about the protests due to the danger of violence between people from different sides.

 

▪︎14.18 per cent were slightly concerned but believed people had the right to protest, and they believed that officials could tackle any situation.

 

▪︎24.16 per cent were not concerned, explaining that protests were normal in this country and these student-led protests were peaceful.

 

▪︎0.53 per cent of those surveyed made no comments.

 

When asked how Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should deal with the protests, 45.27 per cent suggested that the PM hold direct discussions with the protesters, while 24.16 per cent demanded that the PM dissolve Parliament.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30393412

 

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Here we go with road blocks of sandbag bunkers and the Military boys and there toys on the streets again, ala 2014.  You just got to love Thailand for its concerns regarding the safety of the people.  That's why they bought the subs, and Stryker vehicles.  Got to protect the civilians from themselves.

Another fake, army sponsored poll, no doubt. My guess is that about 90% of the population supports the youth, this time around. 

 

The toxic army is despised like never before. They have over extended their welcome. They need to go, and the sooner, the better. They know that. We know that. 

Let the protests begin. This has been a long time coming for Thailand. It’s time for the people to stand up to the corruption, inequality and the ruling junta. 

9 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

My guess is that about 90% of the population supports the youth, this time around. 

Odds are definitely not in their favor.

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by holy cow cm

Very concerned about this Nationalistic Poll as they seem to be shifting blame on foreigners and of course the numbers make no sense.
Maybe the hatred has already started? Similar thing happened in 2010 when foreign journalists were forced out of the country.

Poll shows 98 per cent believe Thailand better than other countries

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30393375

 

 

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by DirtyHarry55

24 minutes ago, DirtyHarry55 said:

Very concerned about this Nationalistic Poll as they seem to be shifting blame on foreigners and of course the numbers make no sense.
Maybe the hatred has already started? Similar thing happened in 2010 when foreign journalists were forced out of the country.

Poll shows 98 per cent believe Thailand better than other countries

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30393375

 

 

Don't even concern yourself with it. It is a totally fake poll. The parts about the tree planting, and the support of the army gave that away. 

 

Just part of the army propaganda machine. 

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

More than one-third of people are worried that the pro-democracy "Free People" protests would spread hatred in society, according to a NIDA Poll.

Imagine the hatred when the army starts shooting the students and schoolkids.

We all know it's coming.

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by BritManToo

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Don't even concern yourself with it. It is a totally fake poll. The parts about the tree planting, and the support of the army gave that away. 

 

Just part of the army propaganda machine. 

Yea I expect they surveyed a yellow shirt forum and only gave them those options.

What's worrying is the News Agency chose to publish it.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

When asked how Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should deal with the protests, 45.27 per cent suggested that the PM hold direct discussions with the protesters, while 24.16 per cent demanded that the PM dissolve Parliament.

'24.16 per cent demanded that the PM dissolve Parliament' using two litres of bleach.

Why not? The idea's just as surreal as the alleged government.

Or just carry on with the potatoship with Mr Potato Head in charge.

21 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Imagine the hatred when the army starts shooting the students and schoolkids.

We all know it's coming.

Not sure if they have the gumption to engage in violence this time around. Remember. There is no moral authority backing them up. And with social media, these parasite cowards would be permanent, worldwide social pariahs, and that could mean difficulty in seeking exile overseas, when they are ready to flee with their staggering fortunes. 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

while 24.16 per cent demanded that the PM dissolve Parliament.

Now we know the survey was faked ! Either that, or they only polled government and military

2 hours ago, webfact said:

as well as the threat of Covid-19 spreading among activists and protesters.

Ops! Strange! But, that´s impossible! They say that Thailand have been free from Covid-19 for about 100 days now.

Are they saying that they have parties and protest groups that are importing filthy foreigners they bring in without the need of quarantine?

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Not sure if they have the gumption to engage in violence this time around. Remember. There is no moral authority backing them up. And with social media, these parasite cowards would be permanent, worldwide social pariahs, and that could mean difficulty in seeking exile overseas, when they are ready to flee with their staggering fortunes. 

I'm betting they will.

Well there's an easy way to prevent that. 

 

Usurpers begone.

Percentages to two decimal places does not necessarily reflect accurate or honest figures. On the contrary they invite suspicion because of their attempt to be definitive and scientific. 

"If you want peace, work for justice"

If there is the slightest bit of tension and the media begins reporting, this will the end of whatever there is left of the Tourism industry before it even begins, the world reads, understands and realises situations regarding students uprising especially after Hong Kong clearly!

It's called growing pains, every free society today has gone through them plenty of times. So has Thailand, yet they are not free yet 

3 minutes ago, hashmodha said:

If there is the slightest bit of tension and the media begins reporting, this will the end of whatever there is left of the Tourism industry before it even begins, the world reads, understands and realises situations regarding students uprising especially after Hong Kong clearly!

Of course the last bout of unrest turned the tourism in 2014 upside down with the assistance of the Russian economic crash and Ruble drop to assist it, but then it only dropped 6.6% from 2013 as 2014 had only 24.7 million tourists visiting compared to 26.7 million in 2013. That drop in tourist numbers also resulted in 5.8 per cent less revenue for the country.  I don't think the unrest that would occur now, and because of Covids devastation already, would do much to hurt tourism now and for the future as there is none.

3 hours ago, DirtyHarry55 said:

'... Similar thing happened in 2010 when foreign journalists were forced out of the country.'

 

This is one of the true main reasons why they keep the borders closed, and not because of Covid!

 

They don't want foreign (Western) observers in the country for what is coming now.

 

In a short time this will be violence against protesters, likely a massacre again, and in a medium time scale it is their intention of transforming the political system into a more archaic one.

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Not sure if they have the gumption to engage in violence this time around. Remember. There is no moral authority backing them up. And with social media, these parasite cowards would be permanent, worldwide social pariahs, and that could mean difficulty in seeking exile overseas, when they are ready to flee with their staggering fortunes. 

I think they will commit a massacre again. They did it so often already, and always it worked well for them. And we all know they are absolutely immune to understand and to adapt to the new, modern world.

 

They will do it, I fear. They are not aware about the outcry of the world afterwards, but they don't care about this anymore anyway. An outrcy in the western world simply doesnt matter anymore for them. Because for sure they will have the backing of their Chinese buddies, and this will be enough for them already.

 

They will hand over Thailand to China economically, and China will give protection and good money to the generals in return, and also China will protect the coming archaic political system in Thailand. The lacking 'moral'-authority which they had before will be replaced by even more violence later. Hongkong is a blueprint.

 

Dark times are coming. Trigger-happy Apirat will be happy and proud soon.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The poll showed 34.76 per cent were quite worried about the protests due to the danger of violence between people from different sides.

bingo  !   that's what I keep telling the TV farang on here but they know better.  lol  

One third of the population is nearly every general in the land ????

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Survey shows people worried about protests leading to hatred, violence

I would have said most of the Thai populous on the street would be in favour of changes... not worried about conflict.

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Here we go with road blocks of sandbag bunkers and the Military boys and there toys on the streets again, ala 2014.  You just got to love Thailand for its concerns regarding the safety of the people.  That's why they bought the subs, and Stryker vehicles.  Got to protect the civilians from themselves.

They could use their new subs in Pattaya when the streets flood again.

5 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

Odds are definitely not in their favor.

So they should give up and let their grandkids enjoy it all or worse?

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Not sure if they have the gumption to engage in violence this time around. Remember. There is no moral authority backing them up. And with social media, these parasite cowards would be permanent, worldwide social pariahs, and that could mean difficulty in seeking exile overseas, when they are ready to flee with their staggering fortunes. 

"theirs" that came from......

some things should be hated, who loves coups, political parties banned, rigged elections, vast wealth inequality, corruption and all the other problems this place has? These protests will probably get labelled as a threat to national security ????

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The National Institute of Development Administration

Governed by our political leaders.

How objective is that?