Most people support diversity of political opinion: Nida Poll

[webfact]

Most people support diversity of political opinion: Nida Poll

By The Nation

 

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The majority of Thais back people's right to have a different political opinion and also attack rivals in a democracy, a recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, found.

 

The study was conducted from September 1-3 on 1,326 people aged 15 and over, with various levels of education and occupation throughout Thailand under the topic, "Freedom to attack people with a different opinion".

 

When asked for their overall opinions about using the social platform to oppose or attack people with different political opinion:

 

51.58 per cent said that it was a right and freedom in a democracy;

 

13.20 per cent said it violated the rights of political commentators;

 

12.14 per cent said they were just following the trend;

 

8.90 per cent said people who were opposed/attacked through online media had the right to retaliate;

 

8.37 per cent said it was just normal political activity;

 

8.37 per cent said it was political activity that created divisions in society:

 

4.37 per cent said it was campaigning with political groups/political parties behind the movement;

 

4.15 per cent said it was an undemocratic act;

 

2.87 per cent said it was a political activity that forced people in society to take sides;

 

0.83 per cent said it was a campaign backed by foreign agencies;

 

10.71 per cent did not answer or don’t care

 

When asked for their opinion about the online campaign to oppose or attack people with different political opinion:

 

17.19 per cent totally approve since it is the right and freedom of expression in a democracy;

 

17.65 per cent quite agree since it is their right in a democracy and an easier way to express their opinion online;

 

20.36 per cent do not really agree as since everyone had the right to express their political opinion, attacking those who do not have the same opinion is an abuse of rights;

 

37.18 per cent disagreed and saw it as an abuse of rights;

 

7.62 per cent did not respond or were not interested.

 

When asked if people were afraid to express their political opinion online because of fears of being attacked:

 

10.48 per cent said they were really scared since all people can access the internet;

 

20.67 per cent were scared as it might affect their jobs, personal life, family;

 

17.85 per cent were slightly scared as they believed it was their right and freedom of expression under the law;

 

46.30 per cent were not afraid since it was their right, and it did not affect other people's rights;

 

5.20 per cent did not share their opinion;

 

Asked about the effect of online campaign to ban products or services belonging to rival political groups:

 

57.46 said it would not have an affect as consumers focus on products, brands or presenters;

 

12.90 said it would have only a small effect as consumers put more focus on the product;

 

11.16 believe it would be highly effective since the ban campaign would link to supporters;

 

15.31 said it would be quite effective.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394109

 

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[Thaiwrath]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The majority of Thais back people's right to have a different political opinion and also attack rivals in a democracy,

All well and good, all we need now is a <deleted> democracy !

[Matzzon]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The majority of Thais back people's right to have a different political opinion and also attack rivals in a democracy

Great! Now they know that is a part of democracy. Maybe out of democrazy going towards democracy.

[american2]

Would they also support more competent, honest and ethical politicians?

[yellowboat]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

46.30 per cent were not afraid since it was their right, and it did not affect other people's rights;

Most I know are frightened to talk about politics, as they can lose their job or worse.  Thailand's press freedom ranks 136 on rfs.org.   That should tell you something right there.

[Hayduke]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Most people support diversity of political opinion: Nida Poll

 

All of these polls are becoming far too confusing…..wouldn't it be easier to just appoint a few dozen committees to decide how people should think?

 

 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Most people support diversity of political opinion: Nida Poll

I got to the 4th line & gave up... 

[Khun Paul]

The majority of Thais back people's right to have a different political opinion and also attack rivals in a democracy, a recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, found.

 

Except the Govt , and the RTP , so the poll is worthless !

[DirtyHarry55]

Hey NIDA here's an Idea for a new POL

Questions

1. Do you agree with Governments arrest and imprisonment of peaceful Protesters?

2. Do you agree with Governments harassment of protests and their families?

Bet they don't have the bottle to run that POLL
The attacking culture started with the yellow shirts don't recall any POLLS about weather it was right or wrong at the time.

[Flying Saucage]

8 hours ago, Hayduke said:

 

…..wouldn't it be easier to just appoint a few dozen committees to decide how people should think?

 

I think they have this in Thailand already........for centuries.