Political turmoil to stay even Feb 2 election was voided

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Political turmoil to stay even Feb 2 election was voided



BANGKOK: -- Although the Constitutional Court has voided the February 2 general election, political turmoil will continue to hit the country, according to a poll conducted by Suan Dusit Poll.

The finding was made between Mar 21-23 on 1,187 people throughout the country.

Dusit Poll asked pollsters what they thought Thai politics would be like after the Feb 2 poll was nullified and a new election is forthcoming.

The majority of 55.46% said they believed the political unrest will continue, citing unresolved political conflicts as reason, while 37.69% believe more trouble or political chaotic will escalate. Only 6.85% thought the unrest will ease.

Asked on the next general election to be called, 40.28% said they want the government and caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to think more carefully about the next election, while 30.37% said the government must strictly comply with the law, and 29.35% said the new election must be transparent and fair.

Dusit Poll also asked the people about what they want to tell the ruling Pheu Thai Party, the majority of 51.43% said the party must adhere to the people’s interests, while 26.68% said it shall be sincere in making campaign promises, and 21.89% said new faces with knowledge and ability should be allowed by the party to contest the election.

For the opposition Democrat Party, 49.71% say they wanted the party to respect and listen to opinions from all sides, while 28.59% wanted the party to select suitable candidates to run in elections.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/political-turmoil-stay-even-feb-2-election-voided/


-- Khaosod English 2014-03-24

[ramrod711]

while 30.37% said the government must strictly comply with the law, and 29.35% said the new election must be transparent and fair.

Might be too much to ask of PTP, complying with the law isn't their strong suit.

[soalbundy]

seems everybody wants honesty and fairness...........until they are given a place at the trough