Dusit Poll Reveals Citizens Not In Favor Of Reconciliation Bill

[Lite Beer]

Dusit Poll reveals citizens not in favor of reconciliation bill

BANGKOK, 1 July 2012 (INN) - Suan Dusit Poll, conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, revealed that it had conducted an opinion poll of ordinary citizens nationwide on the topics of Thailand today and the current age of the government.

The poll found that 45.23% of those surveyed felt that constitutional amendments should be shelved for the moment, and time taken to thoroughly investigate problems, so as to reduce conflicts. At the same time, 40.49% of respondents expressed their opinion that the reconciliation bill should be revoked, and this action would resolve conflicts.

Furthermore, 50.32% of the surveyed citizens believed that if the government puts the amendment of the constitution and the reconciliation bill on the back burner, the present government will be able to see out its term. However, if the government pushes ahead with the two bills, 56.17% feel the government can only last another 6 months.

-- NNT 2012-07-01

[whybother]

Dusit Poll reveals citizens not in favor of ...

Ask any question, and eventually a citizen will be found that is not in favour of it.

[whybother]

Here is a link to the actual poll data (in Thai):

http://dusitpoll.dusit.ac.th/polldata/2555/25551341108180.pdf

Even though it's in Thai, it does give a better understanding of the percentages quoted in the OP.

[Lite Beer]

Govt likely to stay to end of term if charter amendment, recon bills dropped: Poll

BANGKOK, July 1- Half of poll respondents, or 50.32 percent, believed the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra would likely complete its term if it stopped moving forward efforts to amend the Constitution, as well as withdrew the proposed reconciliation bills, according to an opinion survey, conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.

The poll, released on Sunday, was conducted among 2,562 respondents nationwide between June 25-30 on the topic "Thai Politics and Government Term."

Almost half, or 45.23 percent, of respondents said the government should delay the charter amendment as thorough study was needed to make sure that the move will not benefit any particular person. The delay would help reduce current conflicts.

Meanwhile, 28.31 percent said there should be no constitutional amendment, as even if it were done, they believed related problems cannot be resolved, while another 26.46 percent gave the green light for the move, citing the current charter as not acceptable and it was the government's promise during the election campaign.

Regarding the opinions on the national reconciliation bills proposed in the Parliament, 40.49 percent of respondents said the bills should be withdrawn as it caused the conflict.

A further 34.36 percent suggested the government delay the move due to opposition by many parties, as it needs to create better understanding on the issue for the public first.

Only 25.15 per cent said that the deliberation of the bills should proceed for national reconciliation.

Meanwhile, Assumption University's ABAC poll indicated Thai people have highest index of happiness at 94.7 percent in regards to the loyalty they feel towards the country's revered monarchy.

The June Happiness Index of Thai People survey was carried out among 2,319 people in 17 provinces between June 15-30.

The poll also found that 39.4 percent of Thais were less happy in June when compared to the previous month, while 47.9 percent said they felt as happy as usual.

Interestingly, social problems and lack of morality are the issues which most respondents, or 68.1 percent, to say these problems caused unhappiness, slightly higher than 67 percent who said economics and high cost of living problems are the cause of their unhappiness, followed by 63.3 percent, who cited ongoing political conflicts.

Interestingly, media is in top five, ranking fifth as the cause of unhappiness by 50.7 percent of those surveyed. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-07-01

[LuckyLew]

Would be nice if the Gov;t listened and dropped this idea

By IMO they do not give a rats backside and will try push it thru at all costs

[bigbamboo]

Dusit Poll reveals citizens not in favor of ...

Ask any question, and eventually a citizen will be found that is not in favour of it.

It is the case than an opinion poll can get the result it is looking for if that is the aim.

It's also the case that 'the majority of the people voted for the reconciliation bill' argument is false.

[Crushdepth]

The way these polls are reported just drives me crazy. For example:

The poll found that 45.23% of those surveyed felt that constitutional amendments should be shelved for the moment, and time taken to thoroughly investigate problems, so as to reduce conflicts.

So did 54.77% of people think the amendments should proceed immediately?

At the same time, 40.49% of respondents expressed their opinion that the reconciliation bill should be revoked, and this action would resolve conflicts.

Did 59.51% express their opinion that, dam_n the torpedoes, just push it through and lets slug it out?

You can't interpret any dam_n thing from this article, nor can you justify the headline "citizens not in favor of reconciliation bill" without going and looking up the poll results for yourself. ARGHH!!!!

[whybother]

From the poll details linked above ... and google translate:

So did 54.77% of people think the amendments should proceed immediately?

To be slow. (take time) - 45.23%

Should have been no changes. (stop) - 28.31%

Should continue to run the fix. (proceed) - 26.46%

Did 59.51% express their opinion that, dam_n the torpedoes, just push it through and lets slug it out?

It should be removed. (stop) - 40.49%

To be slow. (take time) - 34.36%

Should go forward to the next. (proceed) - 25.15%

[waza]

The only who doesnt want this is Thaksin the convicted criminal and fugitive from justice and his redmist supporters.

Edited July 1, 2012 by waza

[Soi Sauce]

When you hear bar girls and shop assistants, yeah the type I mix with, saying it should be dropped because they do not like what is happening in Thailand, you know it is wrong.

These are red supporters.

[webfact]

Backing off unity, amendment bills could prolong govt: Poll

The Nation

MP says opposition has the right to call witnesses in Charter Court case

BANGKOK ;; The government will last a four-year term if it stops pushing bills on the two controversial issues of charter change and reconciliation, according to the results of a Suan Dusit Poll opinion survey released yesterday.

About half of respondents urged the government to drop the bills designed to bring about a new charter and an amnesty for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Democrat MP Thepthai Seanapong voiced support for House Speaker Somsak Kiatsuranont's proposal to withdraw the reconciliation bill in a bid to lessen the political tension.

In contrast to Somsak's proposal, Pheu Thai MP Samart Kaewmechai had floated an unacceptable idea that the opposition Democrats should offer an alternate draft on Thaksin's amnesty, Thepthai said.

"The Democrats will never fall prey to a government scam to whitewash Thaksin's conviction and punishment," he said.

He said the government was insincere about wanting to mend |fences, and had an ulterior motive in citing reconciliation - to rescue Thaksin.

Commenting on this week's judicial inquiry into charter change, Thepthai said the ruling Pheu Thai Party should not try to sway sentiment to pressure the Constitution Court. He said complainants against charter change had the right to call witnesses, including former charter writers such as Anan Panyarachun and Somkid Lertpaitoon, and the ruling party had no justification in blocking such witnesses from testifying.

He said he wanted to call attention to attempts by Pheu Thai leaders like Chaturon Chaisang, Natthawut Saikua and Kokaew Pikulthong to discredit the high court.

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said his party leader Yongyuth Wichaidit would be one of the key witnesses to defend the constitutionality of charter change.

"It is impossible for Pheu Thai to push for political regime change as alleged," he said.

Prompong said he was surprise that Anan would testify as one of the opposition's witnesses. He called for Anan to reconsider his decision, arguing that doubt would linger as to why he would agree to side with a former junta member like General Somjet Boonthanom.

Somjet is one of the complainants against charter change.

The ruling party spokesman said the Democrats were playing a political game in luring the government to drop the reconciliation bill.

The Democrats were trying to fault the government even though they knew full well that the bill was a legislative issue outside the government's jurisdiction, he said.

He also dismissed speculation that Thaksin had made a call via Skype to reprimand Somsak for trying to drop the reconciliation bill.

"Thaksin has no involvement interfering in legislative affairs and the speculation was circulated to smear him," he said.

-- The Nation 2012-07-02

[Siripon]

I love that last line from Prompong-

"Thaksin has no involvement interfering in legislative affairs," he said.

How can he keep a straight face?

Of course it's bad news for the world's greatest liar if the bill is put on the backburner.

Not home by July for sure, or this year.

Lucky Thailand.

[thaicbr]

So it looks like Barnharn Silpa-archer is trying to slur Thaksin. As it was him that said Thaksin called him to ask why his mp's had not voted for the charter amendment. It would be soooo funny. If not sooooo serious.

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Edited July 2, 2012 by thaicbr