Majority of Thais don't want Prayuth to cling onto power past 2022, want cabinet reshuffle now, poll

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The latest poll in Thailand indicated that the majority of Thais don't want current Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to cling onto power past 2022. 

 

Nida Poll asked questions related to Prayuth's tenure, the dissolution of parliament and elections and changes to the cabinet.

 

On the question as to whether eight years in power was enough 40.73% said he should resign by August next year.

 

38.37% said it should be cleared up by the constitutional court meaning he would then be forced to leave.

 

Only 15.03% thought he should just stay on and go with the flow.

 

On the dissolution of parliament 40.35% wanted it done quickly.

 

30.05% wanted it done after changes to the elction law.

 

22.12% thought Prayuth should complete a full four year term after the 2019 election. 

 

5.72% said before next year.

 

On changes to the cabinet 50.34% wanted a big reshuffle.

 

18.92% just called for a reshuffle.

 

The rest wanted changes to two specific positions. 

 

A total of 1,311 Thais aged 18+ from all social strata nationwide were polled from October 5th to 8th. 

 

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[ThailandRyan]

Wait, wasn't there another poll done recently where the majority wanted him to stay in power as he was the one they believed to be the most competent at moving them forward from Covid.  I am just a little confused obviously.  The man and his cabinet need to go as well as the unelected senate.  Fair elections need to be held and when you look at the time the man has truly been in power he will have reached the maximum amount of time allowed to be Prime Minister and that is 8 years, be it elected or unelected.  Otherwise he would become just like Cambodia's leader, China's leader and of course eventually Myanmar's leader....all dictators.

[smedly]

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

The rest wanted changes to two specific positions.

let me guess - Anutin and Prawit

[steven100]

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha .....

 

Just two weeks ago the Super Duper poll showed the majority of Thai's believe Khun Prayut Chan O Cha will lead Thailand out of the economic crisis ....   Lol

[Misterwhisper]

41 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha .....

 

Just two weeks ago the Super Duper poll showed the majority of Thai's believe Khun Prayut Chan O Cha will lead Thailand out of the economic crisis ....   Lol

Are you referring to the "Super Rigged Poll"?

[sammieuk1]

As if the population has any say in the matter he has all the guns and plastic bags????

[EricTh]

The military is more powerful than democracy. I expect him to continue beyond 2022.

[EricTh]

1 minute ago, sammieuk1 said:

As if the population has any say in the matter he has all the guns and plastic bags????

Agree, look at Myanmar.

 

[4MyEgo]

I would say most expats would like to see him and his side kick A-nut-in go as well.

[brucegoniners]

How about not past tomorrow?

[khunPer]

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

I would say most expats would like to see him and his side kick A-nut-in go as well.

However, most expat's opinion doesn't matter...

[Geoffggi]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The latest poll in Thailand indicated that the majority of Thais don't want current Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to cling onto power past 2022

Sorry but is that the time today or the year ...................LOL

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

I am all for a change of govt. here I just don't want to see anyone affiliated with the Taksin clan to ever be back in power here.

 

I've been here 20 years and remember how they messed up Thailand. It would be a huge step backwards. There must be a better option. 

[BestB]

Kind of funny when just a few weeks ago same poll was suggesting vast majority support current government and Prayut and have full confidence.

 

I guess to get an impartial opinion it helps to speak with impartial people

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Only 15.03% thought he should just stay on and go with the flow.

that 15% with his appointed senators is probably enough to stay in power - that and the guns and tanks too of course  !!

[jacko45k]

Just now, RichardColeman said:

that 15% with his appointed senators is probably enough to stay in power - that and the guns and tanks too of course  !!

And the submarines, don't forget them.

[billd766]

14 minutes ago, ALLSEEINGEYE said:

I am all for a change of govt. here I just don't want to see anyone affiliated with the Taksin clan to ever be back in power here.

 

I've been here 20 years and remember how they messed up Thailand. It would be a huge step backwards. There must be a better option. 

I have been coming to/working on and offshore and living in Thailand since 1993 and I can honestly say that when Thaksin was legally elected as PM in Thailand, not just once but twice, Thailand was a far richer and happier place for 99% of the Thais and for most o the expats and tourists.

 

The only way that he was defeated, was by a military coup in the same way that Yingluck was defeated and by the military supported by the ultra royalist yellow shirts.

[ThailandRyan]

42 minutes ago, khunPer said:

However, most expat's opinion doesn't matter...

Oh you are very wrong on that aspect as our opinions do matter.  However, as for as expats having the ability to do something about those opinions we have well then that is a whole another issue, and you would be right to say that we can not do anything about it as a matter of fact..

[kingstonkid]

The problem with him leaving is wh do they replace him with.  It seems that Thais have not learned form past mistakes.  They still really have only 2 parties to choose from and neither is exactly what you want.  

 

To be honest I am surprised that a new version of the FFF has not started and built it's power base.

[Jimbo2014]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Only 15.03% thought he should just stay on and go with the flow.

With the dodgy constitutional amendments, about 15% on the left end of the IQ bell curve is all he needs to hold power.

[10baht]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

majority of Thais don't want current Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to cling onto power past 2022.

What about the majority of farangs? My highly unscientific poll shows a majority don't want him in power past 2022 hours. That's 8:22 pm for some of you. And that's today.

[Chiang Mai Will]

3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

As if the population has any say in the matter he has all the guns and plastic bags????

“The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.”—Joseph Stalin

[BostonRob2]

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Wait, wasn't there another poll done recently where the majority wanted him to stay in power as he was the one they believed to be the most competent at moving them forward from Covid.  I am just a little confused obviously.  The man and his cabinet need to go as well as the unelected senate.  Fair elections need to be held and when you look at the time the man has truly been in power he will have reached the maximum amount of time allowed to be Prime Minister and that is 8 years, be it elected or unelected.  Otherwise he would become just like Cambodia's leader, China's leader and of course eventually Myanmar's leader....all dictators.

No need to be confused. The result of a Thai poll depends on who the owner is that organizes the poll.

[Golden Triangle]

The sooner this clown, his whole, rotten to the core cabinet and the muppets in the Senate are history the better off this country will be.

[madmitch]

48 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

 

 

To be honest I am surprised that a new version of the FFF has not started and built it's power base.

You mean like the Move Forward party?

[Asquith Production]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha .....

 

Just two weeks ago the Super Duper poll showed the majority of Thai's believe Khun Prayut Chan O Cha will lead Thailand out of the economic crisis ....   Lol

Some super poll when only about .0015% of the population were asked there opinion.

[ThailandRyan]

16 minutes ago, BostonRob2 said:

No need to be confused. The result of a Thai poll depends on who the owner is that organizes the poll.

I used the same verbiage awhile ago on another poll topic here and was taken to task by another member who asked me if I knew how a poll worked. He may be along soon to school your post also....

[CLW]

I don't get it. The majority wants immediate changes but whichever group calls out for mass protests to oust the current goverment only a dozen people show up....

[DPKANKAN]

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Wait, wasn't there another poll done recently where the majority wanted him to stay in power as he was the one they believed to be the most competent at moving them forward from Covid.  I am just a little confused obviously.  The man and his cabinet need to go as well as the unelected senate.  Fair elections need to be held and when you look at the time the man has truly been in power he will have reached the maximum amount of time allowed to be Prime Minister and that is 8 years, be it elected or unelected.  Otherwise he would become just like Cambodia's leader, China's leader and of course eventually Myanmar's leader....all dictators.

Don't forget. The last poll was conducted only in 3 large business operations!!

1) The Thai Army

2) The Thai Navy

3) The Thai Airforce

Even then the vote was quite close!!! 5555????????????????????????????????

[candide]

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha .....

 

Just two weeks ago the Super Duper poll showed the majority of Thai's believe Khun Prayut Chan O Cha will lead Thailand out of the economic crisis ....   Lol

Superpoll. Formerly called association of community happiness researchers! ????

Created after the coup by a General.

Edited October 11, 2021 by candide