Tankhun Just Ahead Of Yuranan: Poll

[Lite Beer]

Tankhun just ahead of Yuranan: poll
The Nation on Sunday June 2, 2013 1:00 am

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party candidate Tankhun Jittitsara is slightly ahead of his Pheu Thai rival Yuranan Pamornmontri in the forthcoming Don Mueang by-election, according to a poll held by Bangkok University.

Asked if today was election day who they would vote for, 29 per cent of respondents said they would vote for the Democrat Party's Tankhun, while 26.7 per cent said they would vote for Pheu Thai's Yuranan.

But another 29 per cent of respondents said they had not yet decided and some 13.4 per cent said they would rather not reveal their chosen candidate.

Ahead of the June 16 by-election for Don Mueang, Bangkok University's Bangkok Poll surveyed 764 Don Mueang residents aged 18 and over. The poll was conducted from last Monday to Thursday (May 27-30). Over 96 per cent of respondents said they would vote in the by-election while 3.9 per cent said they would abstain.

Some 46 per cent of respondents said they would vote for the MP candidate based on their knowledge and ability as well as their achievements in the past. The candidates' policies were also a factor, with 33 per cent saying they would consider these aspects. Almost 20 per cent of respondents said they would consider the political party the candidate represented, while 1.3 per cent of respondents said they would consider independent candidates.

The Bangkok Poll also asked respondents to compare the Democrat and Pheu Thai candidates' past records. Twenty-nine per cent of respondents said Yuranan had shown more leadership, while 23 per cent said Tankhun was a better leader. Almost half of respondents said they were about the same.

On knowledge and ability, 30 per cent of respondents favoured Tankhun and 24.5 per cent said Yuranan was better. Forty-five per cent of respondents thought they were similar.

Tankhun and Yuranan got about the same number of votes when it came to creativity: 24 per cent said Tankhun was better, while 24 per cent favoured Yuranan. However, 51 per cent of respondents said they were similar.

Over a third - 36 per cent - of respondents said Tankhun was more caring and had more access to the people, while 21 per cent of respondents felt Yuranan had more to offer. About 42 per cent said there was no difference in the two candidates.

Asked to rate which candidate they thought would care more about the public interest, 24.6 per cent of respondents said Tankhun and 21.8 per cent favoured Yuranan, with 53.6 per cent saying there was no difference between the two.

Overall, 27.6 per cent of respondents said they thought Tankhun was

better, while 24.3 per cent preferred Yuranan. About 48 per cent said there was little difference in the candidates.

-- The Nation 2013-06-02

[A Member]

Internal memo from PTP HQ, " get more vote buyers with lots of cash out there immediately and increase the personal attacks. "

[whybother]

With 40% unspecified or not declaring their decision, the poll becomes pretty meaningless.

[Siripon]

A meaningless poll, but it would be wonderful to beat the ex dull soap opera star Sam, always such a wimp, and Karun the thug behind him.

[rubl]

Time for our PM to support her (parties) candidate, in her function as Pheu Thai party list #1 of course, not as PM. Maybe Pol. General Pongsapat can also show up, or the telephone pole. Surely the Don Muang people must be able to see the great advantage of seamless co-operation with the government floating around

[thaicbr]

Time for our PM to support her (parties) candidate, in her function as Pheu Thai party list #1 of course, not as PM. Maybe Pol. General Pongsapat can also show up, or the telephone pole. Surely the Don Muang people must be able to see the great advantage of seamless co-operation with the government floating around

Just like last time in the flood..... the government left them to float. with Karun swanning around on his jetski

[Soi Sauce]

See the level of education at Bankok University, and you'll realise how worthless this poll is.

[steveromagnino]

Sam Yuranon is not unique, but certainly showcases the benefits of having model looks. Whereas others might ask why there is a complete lack of any performance or output, because of his movie star good looks, we do not need to ask.

Compared to such fine outstanding hardworking members of the Don Muang area capable of kicking others in the head or defaming them like the esteemed Karun, while Sam has proven to be a worthy politician with zero work and zero output at any time, his proven track record at doing nothing should see him able to see off any opposition.

This is an important element of Thai constituency management; whereas others might place importance on hard work and representing their constituency with dignity and loyalty, the best approach in Thai politics now should be that if you are good looking, then all else ceases to be important.

This is why I will always vote for Duangchalerm and his brothers; after all, why vote for a person who was merely a fugitive from the law for a year, when you can vote for a former fugitive with a wonderful father who is a charmingly obese outspoken gentleman accused of cheating the draft, cheating at his work and of gently delivering some humbleness via his bodyguard's fists to all and sundry.

Viva La Sam! Please bring one of Chalerm's sons as your supporter, I will be there to receive any complimentary kicks to the head or pistol whippings in order to assist you reach a majority!

Edited June 3, 2013 by steveromagnino

[waza]

Sounds like its too close to call at the moment. However, this should be a litmus test of the PTP governments support.