Bangkokians doubt smooth administration for new governor
By English News



BANGKOK, March 8 – Nearly half of Bangkok residents are pessimistic regarding the future relations between the Pheu Thai-led national government and the administration of newly-reelected Bangkok governor, under the Democrat Party, saying they doubt the prospects for ‘seamless’ cooperation, given their opposite political blocs and opinions, according to an academic survey.

The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) conducted a poll “Will the city administration and government work seamlessly?”, interviewing 1,250 people in Bangkok’s 50 districts earlier this week

Conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday March 5-6, the NIDA poll reports that somewhat over one-third or respondents -- 36 per cent -- were optimistic that the two parties will manage Bangkok smoothly thanks to their common objectives in developing the capital for the interest of the city’s residents.

Among the pessimists, 33.44 per cent said they believed the government will be the major obstacle for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), while one in five -- 19.49 per cent blame the BMA for its failure to reach the grassroots and solve some of the problems. About one in six -- 15.37 per cent – accuse the Democrat Party for refusing to admit its mistakes and playing political games with the national government.

A smaller percentage of 12.36 per cent charged the ruling Pheu Thai Party with trying to challenge the Democrat Party and 13.15 per cent blamed both the BMA and the government for indulging in their own interests.

Several leading polls themselves have been criticised for incorrectly predicting the result of last Sunday’s election for the governorship. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-03-08

Another poll....

(Sorry I didn't read the text)

Edited March 8, 201313 yr by Nickymaster

Well they were warned.

PT said vote for our man (or electric pole) and see your city blossom like a garden in springtime. Vote Dem and see how far you get.

Edited March 8, 201313 yr by bigbamboo

Never mind the people, they are only pawns in the game.

regards Worgeordie

These polls get better and better...

1250 people... You couldn't make this stuff up!

He's not a new governor.. He's the same governor they had last year and the year before that and etc. Yes,, he doesn't belong to the PTP gravy train. If the changes he recommends doesn't get carried out because the PTP won't endorse it, let them yell at where the problem lies.

I pretty much believe that things are going to come to a head there in Thailand and hate to see it, but you basically get what you asked for.

I'm really surprised. Our PM told journalists after her candidate acknowledged defeat, that the government would work problem less together with the BMA administration on all good policies

I bet they won't let him finish that futsal stadium.

Sukhumband has already had anything other than smooth administration from his past experiences with this govt. So what a stupid statement from the polls. Or is it that as per the election polls the opposite is in fact, correct?

There are 20 million Bangkok residents but only 5 million are registered to vote so all of these poll have no validity.