Yingluck an 'ethical role model': Abac Poll respondents

[webfact]

Abac Poll respondents say Yingluck an 'ethical role model'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Almost 50 per cent of Thai people believe that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is a politician who could be an ethical role model, according to a recent survey by the Abac Poll.

The survey was conducted among 2,102 respondents in 17 provinces between July 14 and July 17. It focused on Asarnha Bucha Day and ethical role models.

Of those polled, 41.7 per cent named Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as a role-model politicians when it came to virtues and morality. Coming next on the list was Opposition Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who won the trust of 31.6 per cent of respondents, and Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives Yukol Limlamthong, who was also a role model, according to 18.4 per cent respondents.

Among government officials, some 44.8 per cent named Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha as a role model. Next was the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdith with 27.8 per cent of support, National Police chief Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew with 12.3 per cent, and the Finance Ministry's permanent secretary Areepong Bhoocha-oom with 11 per cent support.

On respectable figures in the society, 41.2 per cent said Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda was an ethical role model. Democrat chief adviser Chuan Leekpai came second with the trust of 23 per cent of respondents. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra won the trust from 15.1 per cent of respondents, while former prime minister Anand Panyarachun received 7.9 per cent and Chai Pattana Foundation secretary general Sumet Tantivejkul 7.1 per cent.

When asked about what they intended to do on Asarnha Bucha Day (which falls on a Monday this year), 84.3 per cent said they would make merit, 62.4 per cent planned to visit temples, and 40.4 per cent said they would join a traditional candle-lit procession.

The survey also detected some concerns among the public, with 75.2 per cent of respondents believing that the country's moral standards had declined. Only 17.2 per cent were convinced that the situation remained the same, while a mere 7.6 per cent believed moral standards had improved.


-- The Nation 2013-07-19

[Thai at Heart]

Almost 50%.

Isn't that a little contradictory?

[NongKhaiKid]

Little wonder opinion polls are viewed with suspicion.

[jaltsc]

Yes, the perfect judges on ethical role models. This is from a nation that touts the virtues of Hitler Fried Chicken

Edited July 19, 2013 by jaltsc

[Pimay1]

Of those polled, 41.7 per cent named Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as a role-model politicians when it came to virtues and morality.

I guess this 41.7 percent don't know about her seized assets or the pergury she committed under oath....or don't care.

[DocN]

Does anyone here understand what "virtues and morality" means?

It is not about sueing cartoonists and keeping quiet, whenever a woman is raped or enslaved or a 10year old gives birth...

[GentlemanJim]

[Thai at Heart]

Of those polled, 41.7 per cent named Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as a role-model politicians when it came to virtues and morality.

I guess this 41.7 percent don't know about her seized assets or the pergury she committed under oath....or don't care.

Not sure how they derive the headline from this poll....

[jaidam]

Of those polled, 41.7 per cent named Prime Minister and Defence Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as a role-model politicians when it came to virtues and morality.

I guess this 41.7 percent don't know about her seized assets or the pergury she committed under oath....or don't care.

Not quite. Perjury is no longer a crime in Thailand. It was dropped from the lawbooks when Yingluck had to lie in court to save the family finances and face. Remember that if you ever end up in a Thai court simply lie to every question asked(the more outrageous the lie the better) and you will be acquitted.

[Roadman]

Thaksin could only muster 15.1% trust. Then why the hell is this country so hell bent on destroying itself over this convicted fugitive criminal.

The day Thailand can start addressing some of the issues that it needs to, is the day that Thaksin is cut from the picture. Pity Yingluck on the back of the public support she has (a huge 75.2% realise what the problem is with moral decline) does not grow some balls and arse him from the picture.

[Tatsujin]

Almost 50 per cent of Thai people believe that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is a politician who could be an ethical role model, according to a recent survey by the Abac Poll.

That really means that 50% of the Thai's surveyed still have their heads up their own you know what . . .

[Thait Spot]

Almost 50 per cent of Thai people believe that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is a politician who could be an ethical role model, according to a recent survey by the Abac Poll.

 

That really means that 50% of the Thai's surveyed still have their heads up their own you know what . . .

I'd wager that Hitler is more popular

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[virtualtraveller]

The most revealing statistic here is unstated: almost 100% of Thais have only the vaguest idea what ethics is.

[OzMick]

More to the point, 58% think she isn't.

And 41.7 is NOT almost 50.

Edited July 19, 2013 by OzMick

[trainman34014]

When you've only got a bunch of thieves, thugs and halfwit clowns to choose from, whodooyah vote for ?

[A Member]

Does anyone here understand what "virtues and morality" means?

It is not about sueing cartoonists and keeping quiet, whenever a woman is raped or enslaved or a 10year old gives birth...

It's just as well Thais don't really understand or an opinion poll like this would be very dangerous as the rsults would be major loss of face to many. In fact the poll would probably not be undertaken.

[bigbamboo]

So she scored just ten per cent higher than a man who faces countless murder and attempted murder charges!

Quite how 41 per cent is a successful result I don't know. Maybe it's the same for Thai university degrees too.

[hellodolly]

Little wonder opinion polls are viewed with suspicion.

Don' know how long you have been in Thailand but the opinion polls are always taken in 17 provinces with around 1,500 to 2,000 people give or take a little.

They are bought by the various groups wishing to push there point of view. The polls always have the correct numnbers to prove the point you wish to pay for.

Thailand is the hub of what do you want to believe we have a poll to show it.

Consider with the Thai education system would 41% of the population know what the word ethical means.

Edited July 19, 2013 by hellodolly

[ginjag]

Little wonder opinion polls are viewed with suspicion.

Don' know how long you have been in Thailand but the opinion polls are always taken in 17 provinces with around 1,500 to 2,000 people give or take a little.

They are bought by the various groups wishing to push there point of view. The polls always have the correct numnbers to prove the point you wish to pay for.

Thailand is the hub of what do you want to believe we have a poll to show it.

Consider with the Thai education system would 41% of the population know what the word ethical means.

Agree, 17 provinces--southern???? NO---northeastern most likely. depends what is asked, and if it is understood.

Please note MOST polls in Thailand favour the government and it's departments, it's capitol-airport-arrival numbers-nil drugs-nil prostitution-Thai airways-transparency- Thailand the most popular country- the HUB.

People here are programmed to believe-IF PAID.

[whybother]

42% said she could be an ethical role model ... not that she is.

[IMA_FARANG]

Almost 50 per cent of Thai people believe that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is a politician who could be an ethical role model, according to a recent survey by the Abac Poll.

That really means that 50% of the Thai's surveyed still have their heads up their own you know what . . .

Almost 50 per cent of Thai people believe that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is a politician who could be an ethical role model, according to a recent survey by the Abac Poll.

That really means that 50% of the Thai's surveyed still have their heads up their own you know what . . .

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Actually what it really means is that more than 50% DON'T believe she is an "ethical role model".

Or to be more precise.... less than 50% of the selected sample of Thai respondents to the question (with no details provided of the selection criteria for that sample) did NOT agree to answer positively to the question if the current prime minister was an "ethical role model".

Any poll is only as unbiased or fair as the question asked, a biased question will always bring a biased answer in response.

[Payboy]

Almost 50 per cent of Thai people believe that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is a politician who could be an ethical role model, according to a recent survey by the Abac Poll.

"Could be" being the key words. Not there yet.

[geriatrickid]

It must be disheartening for some of you that there are still many Thai people who admire the PM.

It's incredible that some foreigners get their knickers in a knot over a nonsense poll.

Do you really think the poll result matters?

The Thais living a hand to mouth existence don't care for any of the political leaders. They never have and they never will. They are more concerned about paying the bills and feeding their families.

[webfact]

PM Yingluck chosen by poll respondents as "virtuous politician"

BANGKOK, 19 July 2013 (NNT) – The ABAC Poll has revealed that its public opinion poll indicated that Yingluck Shinawatra is the most virtuous politician. At the same time, General Prem Tinsulanonda is a"virtuous senior figure".

The ABAC Poll surveyed the opinions of 2,102 people in 17 provinces about the upcoming Buddhist holiday and which individual the public thought should be the role model in terms of virtue. The survey found that 66.4% of respondents were able to correctly mark Asalha Puja Day as falling on July 22 this year. However, 74.2% of those surveyed were unaware of the significance of the major Buddhist holiday.

Asked to name a politician who could be a role model in terms of virtues and ethics, 41.7% chose Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. 31.6% picked opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, and 18.4% selected Agriculture Minister Yukhon Limlaemthong.

Asked to identify a civil servant who could be a role model for virtues and ethics, 44.8% chose Army Commander-in-Chief Prayuth Chan-ocha. 27.8% selected DSI Director-General Tharit Phengdit, 12.3% opted for Royal Thai Police Commissioner Adul Saengsingkaew, and 11% chose Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary Ariphong Phucha-um.

Asked to choose a respectable senior figure in society they thought should be a role model for virtues and ethics, 41.2% chose Privy Council chairman General Prem Tinsulanonda. 23% selected former prime minister Chuan Leekphai, 15.1% selected former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and 7.9% chose former prime minister Anan Panyarachun.


-- NNT 2013-07-19

[greg71]

Replace ethical for artificial and there lies the real response .

[ginjag]

PM Yingluck chosen by poll respondents as "virtuous politician"

BANGKOK, 19 July 2013 (NNT) – The ABAC Poll has revealed that its public opinion poll indicated that Yingluck Shinawatra is the most virtuous politician. At the same time, General Prem Tinsulanonda is a"virtuous senior figure".

The ABAC Poll surveyed the opinions of 2,102 people in 17 provinces about the upcoming Buddhist holiday and which individual the public thought should be the role model in terms of virtue. The survey found that 66.4% of respondents were able to correctly mark Asalha Puja Day as falling on July 22 this year. However, 74.2% of those surveyed were unaware of the significance of the major Buddhist holiday.

Asked to name a politician who could be a role model in terms of virtues and ethics, 41.7% chose Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. 31.6% picked opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, and 18.4% selected Agriculture Minister Yukhon Limlaemthong.

Asked to identify a civil servant who could be a role model for virtues and ethics, 44.8% chose Army Commander-in-Chief Prayuth Chan-ocha. 27.8% selected DSI Director-General Tharit Phengdit, 12.3% opted for Royal Thai Police Commissioner Adul Saengsingkaew, and 11% chose Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary Ariphong Phucha-um.

Asked to choose a respectable senior figure in society they thought should be a role model for virtues and ethics, 41.2% chose Privy Council chairman General Prem Tinsulanonda. 23% selected former prime minister Chuan Leekphai, 15.1% selected former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and 7.9% chose former prime minister Anan Panyarachun.

-- NNT 2013-07-19

[ginjag]

As GK said COULD be...could mean----if she did a U turn---if she dropped the red leaders--if she ignored her brother--and if she attended sessions more--and if she dropped the defense post-she has too many problems to undo without the Travel and defence to worry about. BUT personally I do not think any of these suggestions are in order unless there was a government that cared for it's people.

[Somrak]

To TN: 41 % are far away from 50 % ! ..... 2/5 in a country where the peoples think corruption does no harm.

May this is a good sign.!?

Edited July 19, 2013 by Somrak

[Docno]

Wouldn't make too much out of this--one way or another--based on the information available. We don't know the precise wording of the question and the connotation (or the sampling procedures, etc.). The English translation refers to being an "ethical role model". If this is the connotation in Thai, it sets the standard very high, so a 41% 'vote' for anyone is not bad at all. I could only identify a couple of my friends and colleagues who'd I'd consider a role model as far as ethics and morality are concerned (and both are a little on the dull side as well). The other people are not unethical, but I wouldn't nominate them (or myself) as role models of morality.

Edited July 19, 2013 by Docno

[NongKhaiKid]

Little wonder opinion polls are viewed with suspicion.

Don' know how long you have been in Thailand but the opinion polls are always taken in 17 provinces with around 1,500 to 2,000 people give or take a little.

They are bought by the various groups wishing to push there point of view. The polls always have the correct numnbers to prove the point you wish to pay for.

Thailand is the hub of what do you want to believe we have a poll to show it.

Consider with the Thai education system would 41% of the population know what the word ethical means.

If, only if, I heard IN Channel correctly the poll was just over 1,100 people but in the mandatory 17 provinces.

A bit like Chinese elections, they don't rig the vote but do like to know the outcome in advance.