Abac Poll: Corruption Still The Government's Weak Point

[Lite Beer]

ABAC Poll: Corruption still the government's weak point

BANGKOK, 4 September 2011 (NNT) - A recent survey by ABAC Poll has found that Thai people still find corruption to be the government’s weakness.

The poll, which was conducted during August 25-September 3, questioned 2,614 people aged over 18 in 17 provinces. The respondents were divided into three groups, namely pro-government group, anti-government group and neutral group.

With regard to the government’s performance, the anti-government and the neutral groups are still dissatisfied with the way the government handles flood problems, the hike in living costs and income distribution.

The pro-government respondents, most of whom are civil servants and farmers, say they are very happy to see red shirt members holding political positions in the Yingluck administration. For them, these people are the representatives of people. Civil servants and farmers account for 41.1 and 39.5 percent of the pro-government respondents

Employees in the private sector and students, who represent 25.7 and 24.7 percent of respondents respectively, show least support for the government. Still, most of the respondents said they would give this government a try.

About 84 percent of the respondents said corruption is a major weakness of the government. More than 70 percent of them view that protests and the slow progress in solving people’s problems are also major factors that could bring an end to the government.

-- NNT 2011-09-04

[zydeco]

"About 84 percent of the respondents said corruption is a major weakness of the government."

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Obviously, the Thai people are just a bunch of Thai bashers. Right.

[Pib]

I just love seeing these monthly (or is it weekly) corruption polls. It helps to reaffirm nothing has changed.

[Crushdepth]

"About 84 percent of the respondents said corruption is a major weakness of the government."

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Obviously, the Thai people are just a bunch of Thai bashers. Right.

"The only people who care about corruption are a small group of foreign whiners on Thaivisa"

[OzMick]

It seems 5 out of 6 Thais think "corruption" when the name Shinawatra appears - about the same as on this forum.

Edited September 4, 2011 by OzMick

[Bakseedaa]

"About 84 percent of the respondents said corruption is a major weakness of the government."

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Obviously, the Thai people are just a bunch of Thai bashers. Right.

"The only people who care about corruption are a small group of foreign whiners on Thaivisa"

That should say Winners.... and of course the recipients of the said corruption, they care... how else could they pay their Mia Nois..?

[Mosha]

I thought it was their strong point. Their hero had corruption to a T.

[473geo]

I guess the anti government groups will blame the rise in the cost of living, and the lack of flood defences on a recently installed government, but positive feed back in that there are those who are prepared to give this government a try, let the government take note, instigate and implement process improvement where applicable.......

Corruption.....on going story requiring a major culture change....there will be no overnight success on that one....until major improvements are visible, this charge can be laid against any government in office.....

[webfact]

'Silent majority' fault govt

By The Nation

The silent majority has already started to feel dissatisfied with the Yingluck government's performance, even though it has been in office only one month, Abac Poll said yesterday.

Of the survey respondents, 57.9 per cent, or the "silent majority", said they are politically neutral, 33.1 per cent are government supporters and 9 per cent government opponents.

The silent majority said they were beginning to feel upset with the government's failure to solve the problems of rising prices and floods, refusal to implement the new minimum wage across the country, appointment of inappropriate people to political offices and move to amend the Constitution for its own interest.

However, the silent majority was still willing to give the government the chance to run the country, as 78.5 per cent of the respondents agreed to give her more time to show results.

Opponents said they want to stage a protest against the government, given that there are dependable leaders.

Supporters said they were satisfied that the government assigned red-shirt leaders to important political posts because they represent the grassroots and not the elite or ruling class.

They admire Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, saying that although she was rich, she was humble.

They see the Pheu Thai Party as their saviour and the party that will bring back their voice and bargaining power.

If former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand, they will roll out a red carpet for him and no one needs to hire them to welcome him back home.

Other government supporters said they had struggled against the coup-makers for the sake of democracy, not for Thaksin.

The survey drew 2,614 responses in 17 provinces including Bangkok from August 25-September 3.

Of the factors that could cause the downfall of the government, 84.1 per cent said corruption, 77.3 per cent street rallies, 76.4 per cent failure to solve problems facing the public, 69.9 per cent failure to keep election campaign promises, 58.2 per cent coming political revenge to harassment, 57.4 per cent failure to stick to good governance, 53.8 per cent amending the Constitution and 53.3 per cent media interference.

-- The Nation 2011-09-05

[Pib]

Good lord, the new govt hasn't solved all problems after being in power for a month!!! I thought Thais had patience...guess I was wrong.

The silent majority has already started to feel dissatisfied with the Yingluck government's performance, even though it has been in office only one month, Abac Poll said yesterday.

[Thai at Heart]

Would probably make a better pet project for the students at ABAC to work out how long it has taken after the installation of a new government in Thailand, for this exact same statement to be a headline in the Nation. NExt study, how many times does the word corruption on average occur in an average copy of the Nation and Matichon. This would probably, much like the Big Mac index, give a pretty good indication where the country is going.

Has corruption never been a problem for a government in Thailand??????

I did have to laugh to be honest though, when I was joking with someone about how long it would take for the rice exporters to come out and bitch about the pricing plans for PTP. I seem to remember it was the very next morning after the election.

Finally, how do you survey the "silent majority". Presumably, they don't speak?????

[hammered]

'Silent majority' fault govt

By The Nation

The silent majority has already started to feel dissatisfied with the Yingluck government's performance, even though it has been in office only one month, Abac Poll said yesterday.

Of the survey respondents, 57.9 per cent, or the "silent majority", said they are politically neutral, 33.1 per cent are government supporters and 9 per cent government opponents.

The silent majority said they were beginning to feel upset with the government's failure to solve the problems of rising prices and floods, refusal to implement the new minimum wage across the country, appointment of inappropriate people to political offices and move to amend the Constitution for its own interest.

However, the silent majority was still willing to give the government the chance to run the country, as 78.5 per cent of the respondents agreed to give her more time to show results.

Opponents said they want to stage a protest against the government, given that there are dependable leaders.

Supporters said they were satisfied that the government assigned red-shirt leaders to important political posts because they represent the grassroots and not the elite or ruling class.

They admire Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, saying that although she was rich, she was humble.

They see the Pheu Thai Party as their saviour and the party that will bring back their voice and bargaining power.

If former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand, they will roll out a red carpet for him and no one needs to hire them to welcome him back home.

Other government supporters said they had struggled against the coup-makers for the sake of democracy, not for Thaksin.

The survey drew 2,614 responses in 17 provinces including Bangkok from August 25-September 3.

Of the factors that could cause the downfall of the government, 84.1 per cent said corruption, 77.3 per cent street rallies, 76.4 per cent failure to solve problems facing the public, 69.9 per cent failure to keep election campaign promises, 58.2 per cent coming political revenge to harassment, 57.4 per cent failure to stick to good governance, 53.8 per cent amending the Constitution and 53.3 per cent media interference.

-- The Nation 2011-09-05

Kinda weird that they always talk about downfall of the government as surely that comes when they lose an election. What other factor is going to cause the downfall of a government in a democracy

[MaiChai]

They would welcome him back without him having to pay them to do it? What a country!