Abac Poll: Thais Less Happy With Politics And Economy

[Lite Beer]

ABAC Poll: Thais less happy with politics and economy

BANGKOK, 11 September 2011 (NNT) - The ABAC Poll indicats that Thais are most happy with the monarchy institution at present, while they are less happy with the political and economic aspects of the country.

A recent survey by Assumption University Research Centre (ABAC Poll) was conducted on the Gross Domestic Happiness (GDH) for Thai people.

Under the first phase of the Yingluck government, the Poll said Thais were less satisfied with politics when compared to the period of the Abhisit government. Over the past month, the Poll added people were not happy with the government’s handling of flood disasters. With the neutral point at 100, the GDH on politics is at 85, which means very unhappy.

People are also not happy with all categories under economy from income, living costs, and the overall economy. The figure stands at 78 points.

The results showed that the gross domestic happiness of the Thai people on the monarchy stands at 163 points, the highest in all categories. Out of three main aspects in the country; society, economy, and politics, the GDH on society is the only positive one, standing at 109 points.

-- NNT 2011-09-11

[Skywalker69]

Thai politics comes second. PM has to get Big Brother home first.

[Deez]

Do they do polls here everyday? zzzzzzzzzzz

[kraplung]

No, no, no!........ this will not do. Thai people are very happy with the politicians and the economy. Yingluck is such a pretty girl and very soon everyone will be rich. This is not just the land of smiles any more but the land of miracles now!

[Thaddeus]

This is not just the land of smiles any more but the land of miracles now!

The only miracle will be when the voting public finally realise who it is that is screwing them time and time again.

[elgato]

Bt 300 minimum wage and credit cards - who's not happy?

[otherstuff1957]

Hmmm..... if 100 is the midpoint, then 85 would be about 42.5%. If you subtract 42.5 from 48%, you might come to the conclusion that 6.5% of the Thai voters just realized that they are not going to get what they voted for.

Som nam na!

[Buchholz]

Under the first phase of the Yingluck government, the Poll said Thais were less satisfied with politics when compared to the period of the Abhisit government.

well done, Yingluck

[jonclark]

Under the first phase of the Yingluck government, the Poll said Thais were less satisfied with politics when compared to the period of the Abhisit government.

well done, Yingluck

Hang on...wait a minutes.....yes, yes, Yingluck is......oh....oh dear, what a disappointment; She says she's going to think about these poll results...suppose a bit of action wouldn't be too much to ask, would it?

[gemini81]

Under the first phase of the Yingluck government, the Poll said Thais were less satisfied with politics when compared to the period of the Abhisit government.

well done, Yingluck

Hang on...wait a minutes.....yes, yes, Yingluck is......oh....oh dear, what a disappointment; She says she's going to think about these poll results...suppose a bit of action wouldn't be too much to ask, would it?

It would be. She's all talk and all promises and no action...(when she actually does stand up at the mic to speak)

[rametindallas]

What's not to be happy about? Pork prices are sky-high (good for the pork producers), cooking oil prices still up (good for the processors), cooking gas way up (at least premium gas for the rich is cheaper), rice prices expected to rise by 25% (hey, the those 2 families that control 60% of the rice trade gotta eat), worried about losing your job b/c your company doesn't think your output justifies the cost (they won't fire everyone and at least some of your friends will get a 'living wage'), and so on. Thai people worry too much, they should give the government six months before complaining. Where is the trust? /sarcasm

[Thaddeus]

What's not to be happy about? Pork prices are sky-high (good for the pork producers), cooking oil prices still up (good for the processors), cooking gas way up (at least premium gas for the rich is cheaper), rice prices expected to rise by 25% (hey, the those 2 families that control 60% of the rice trade gotta eat), worried about losing your job b/c your company doesn't think your output justifies the cost (they won't fire everyone and at least some of your friends will get a 'living wage'), and so on. Thai people worry too much, they should give the government six months before complaining. Where is the trust? /sarcasm

You didn't need the last word, most of us got that.

[Siam Simon]

This is not just the land of smiles any more but the land of miracles now!

The only miracle will be when the voting public finally realise who it is that is screwing them time and time again.

Oh, they realised a long time ago. That's why they keep returning governments that, whilst only slightly better than the alternative, are at least a very big two fingers to the people who would like to keep them 100% screwed. Small steps, and all that.

[Pi Sek]

They're now saying they were happier in the Dems' honeymoon period than they are in the PT honeymoon period - I find that surprising actually, as the oil price subsidies have made quite a good initial impact on peoples' pockets, better than anything Abhisit did in his first month. Maybe they're saying this just because the other PT policies are not what they said they would be before the election.

It's a shame politicians are the way they are, but that's why they are politicians.

[fredflintstone]

They're now saying they were happier in the Dems' honeymoon period than they are in the PT honeymoon period - I find that surprising actually, as the oil price subsidies have made quite a good initial impact on peoples' pockets, better than anything Abhisit did in his first month. Maybe they're saying this just because the other PT policies are not what they said they would be before the election.

It's a shame politicians are the way they are, but that's why they are politicians.

These polls are nonsence . They are set up by the Dem backing elite to back elitism .,but given TV obvious bias in the same direction they get good band width here.

Has anybody met a Thai that has actually answered to a poll ? The same crap goe's on in most countries but the poor don't get an opinion . Simply because the poor can't afford home phones & that is the way these polls are conducted ,at least that is what we are supposed to believe.

The mugs that soak this crap in are usually the mugs that have allowed themselves to be brainwashed .

[Buchholz]

They're now saying they were happier in the Dems' honeymoon period than they are in the PT honeymoon period - I find that surprising actually, as the oil price subsidies have made quite a good initial impact on peoples' pockets, better than anything Abhisit did in his first month. Maybe they're saying this just because the other PT policies are not what they said they would be before the election.

It's a shame politicians are the way they are, but that's why they are politicians.

These polls are nonsence . They are set up by the Dem backing elite to back elitism .,but given TV obvious bias in the same direction they get good band width here.

Has anybody met a Thai that has actually answered to a poll ? The same crap goe's on in most countries but the poor don't get an opinion . Simply because the poor can't afford home phones & that is the way these polls are conducted ,at least that is what we are supposed to believe.

The mugs that soak this crap in are usually the mugs that have allowed themselves to be brainwashed .

The Democrats control Assumption University?

Are you saying the university is lying when they say they obtain survey results by way of telephone, mail, websites, and in person?

http://www.abacpoll.au.edu/new_innovation/realtime_eng.html

oh, and

[Thaddeus]

They're now saying they were happier in the Dems' honeymoon period than they are in the PT honeymoon period - I find that surprising actually, as the oil price subsidies have made quite a good initial impact on peoples' pockets, better than anything Abhisit did in his first month. Maybe they're saying this just because the other PT policies are not what they said they would be before the election.

It's a shame politicians are the way they are, but that's why they are politicians.

These polls are nonsence . They are set up by the Dem backing elite to back elitism

Let me guess..... man didn't land on the moon, Mickey Mouse shot JFK, Pol Pot was on a CIA salary and Nixon was framed.

[hammered]

Why would people be happy? There are massive floods. Things are more expensive. The incoming government hasnt enacted more than one policy yet and face a daily barrage of attacks that everyone hears before they have even made a decision on most things and people know the power game is coming to a critical juncture. Until the power game is resolved people will not be happy. When it is all over people will move on.

[Buchholz]

Why would people be happy?

Because "they" got what "most" wanted in this government, certainly "more" than wanted the previous government... and yet the current government gets lower marks and despite both governments being the recipients of daily barrages and dealing with natural calamities.

[hammered]

Why would people be happy?

Because "they" got what "most" wanted in this government, certainly "more" than wanted the previous government... and yet the current government gets lower marks and despite both governments being the recipients of daily barrages and dealing with natural calamities.

And hopefully people will get the chance to judge the government at the next election when a fuller picture of their performance will be know and in a poll of course of the entire electorate. Hey if they are unpopular enough maybe the people will vote down their constitutional ammendments

[Buchholz]

Why would people be happy?

Because "they" got what "most" wanted in this government, certainly "more" than wanted the previous government... and yet the current government gets lower marks and despite both governments being the recipients of daily barrages and dealing with natural calamities.

And hopefully people will get the chance to judge the government at the next election when a fuller picture of their performance will be know and in a poll of course of the entire electorate. Hey if they are unpopular enough maybe the people will vote down their constitutional ammendments

Yes, there will be tests along the way, eg. constitutional amendment referendum votes, parliament debates that will reflect what the populace think which weaves the tapestry of the always-interesting Thai Politics.

It'll be also interesting to watch the aspects that don't necessarily reflect what the people think, eg. executive decrees, non-public referendum made decisions.

Another thing to watch will be the test of the 2007 constitution and its intended curtailment of abuse by a sole majority party.

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[Gluestick]

ABAC polls are retarded. Didn't you see the one they did with the age at which children smoke, drink, etc?