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An opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration reveals that the southern provinces of Thailand place responsibility for the Tak Bai justice failure squarely on the Pheu Thai Party.

 

The poll, targeting residents of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat, casts a spotlight on the lingering outrage over the lack of accountability in the case of the 2004 Tak Bai massacre.

 

In 2004, a protest in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, escalated when demonstrators demanded the release of detained defence volunteers. Authorities attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to seven immediate deaths.

 

Tragically, 78 more lives were lost due to suffocation when over 1,300 protesters were packed into military trucks. This tragic event occurred under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

According to the poll, 55.20% of respondents believe the Pheu Thai Party is most affected by the failure to deliver justice in the Tak Bai case. A further 29.99% opine that no political party will suffer.

 

Meanwhile, a small percentage sees this issue impacting the Prachachat Party (4.69%), Democrat Party (1.97%), and others mildly.

 

Contrastingly, when asked if the Tak Bai case influences their voting decision in the next general election, 39.55% of respondents say it does not affect them at all, while 25.21% firmly state it will have an impact.

 

Regarding political preferences, 50.14% of the surveyed populace are undecided on the party they support, although the People's Party garners 18.85% approval, outpacing others including Prachachat (13.68%) and Pheu Thai (4.69%).

 

The findings highlight significant political disenchantment in Thailand's southernmost provinces, reflecting wider discontent with historical grievances unresolved to this day, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-11

 

 

Irrespective of who any survey finds as being responsible etc. is irrelevant as all it shows it the complete lack of justice and complete disregard for any law enforcement in Thailand.

 

Karma, Khun Taksin?

why shoudn't they do badly in the poll.

Thaksin and other members of Phue Thai where in office when the  young men where murdered. 

Also Phue Thai welcomed politicians back from exile after they let the statute of limitations expire. 

Disgraceful conduct but not unexpected from the Thaksin family and Phu Thai politics. 

7 hours ago, Artisi said:

Irrespective of who any survey finds as being responsible etc. is irrelevant as all it shows it the complete lack of justice and complete disregard for any law enforcement in Thailand.

 

Disgusting situation where murders are allowed to walk free.