Thai poll: Political rivals urged to 'cool it'

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Political rivals urged to 'cool it'
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- A DUSIT POLL survey released yesterday found most people wanted rival political camps to take one step back to end the political deadlock, fearing it could spiral into civil strife.

Asked what they believed politicians should do to end the crisis, of 1,372 people (44 per cent) wanted rival camps to forgive and do away with an obstinate attitude.

Asked what they believed was the reason the political crisis has been prolonged, 39 per cent said rival political camps were not sincere in solving problems but were playing games, 25 per cent said so much was at stake people could not let go, 20 per cent said the political divide had occurred for too long and was too deep, 7 per cent cited law loopholes, lax enforcement and double standards and another 7 per cent pointed to a lack of politicians with the right attitude.

As for their number-one plea to those concerned, 43 per cent want all sides to have a sense of unity and compassion for each other so peace returns to Thailand, 25 per cent want any actions that create negative consequences to be stopped, 11 per cent want politicians to stop quarrelling, 10 per cent want the majority voice to be respected, and 9 per cent want no violence as a solution.

The poll was conducted from April 23-26 on people across the country.

Asked what their main concern was, 37 per cent said deep political divisions and corruption, 35 per cent said an economic meltdown and high living costs, 14 per cent said social problems such as the spread of illegal drugs and the rise of crime, 7 per |cent said the low quality education, and 5 per cent said environmental problems.


-- The Nation 2014-04-28

[NongKhaiKid]

Unfortunately they people this is directed at aren't listening and not interested as reason gives opponents an edge.

Suthep wants his final push, Jatuporn talks of battle, Ko Tee tells all reds to arm themselves and Kwanchai is on about civil war.

Cool heads certainly are prevailing.

[tezzainoz]

10 per cent want the majority voice to be respected,

Does this mean only 10% want an election where majority voice will choose the next PM ?

This is a question not a statement for you red shirt warriors

[srsv1238]

Sounds like Thai people want to forgive and forget and move on. Does that sound like amnesty?

[srsv1238]

10 per cent want the majority voice to be respected,

Does this mean only 10% want an election where majority voice will choose the next PM ?

This is a question not a statement for you red shirt warriors

Not exactly, because those choices are not mutually exclusive. Meaning, it is possible to want a sense of unity and compassion for each other so peace returns to Thailand, *AND* a stop to actions that create negative consequences *AND* a stop political quarrelling *AND* an avoidance of violence *AND* the majority voice to be respected.

It is possible to want and have *ALL* of those things... don't you agree?

[noitom]

A good way to start would be to enforce the law that police, military, and any government official accepting money in any form would be totally illegal and subject to serious prosecution. Offender would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The law should clarify this and that public officials would be prosecuted, lose their jobs, pensions and do time. Thais need to clean house and haul Mr. bigs off in handcuffs and make a public spectacle of them to set example. If Thais don't see prosecution and action they won't take anything seriously. Thais have to be taught to respect the law. The law should apply to each and everyone rich or poor, light or dark, tall or thin, fat or slim.

[chainarong]

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Unfortunately they people this is directed at aren't listening and not interested as reason gives opponents an edge.

Suthep wants his final push, Jatuporn talks of battle, Ko Tee tells all reds to arm themselves and Kwanchai is on about civil war.

Cool heads certainly are prevailing.

The situation was rail roaded by these spivs , right from the start , instead of party leaders , senior police/military taking an active roll , they all stayed quiet , giving a green light to the radical mob rule.

[Publicus]

10 per cent want the majority voice to be respected,

Does this mean only 10% want an election where majority voice will choose the next PM ?

This is a question not a statement for you red shirt warriors

Not exactly, because those choices are not mutually exclusive. Meaning, it is possible to want a sense of unity and compassion for each other so peace returns to Thailand, *AND* a stop to actions that create negative consequences *AND* a stop political quarrelling *AND* an avoidance of violence *AND* the majority voice to be respected.

It is possible to want and have *ALL* of those things... don't you agree?

What we have in the OP are the findings of Dusit's scientific public opinion survey research, conducted April 23-26 nationwide..

As you know, you are doing a genuine and accurate analysis of the findings.

The feeble opposite has already appeared in the thread and there will be more of it.

[rickirs]

"...number-one plea to those concerned, 43 per cent want all sides to have a sense of unity and compassion for each other so peace returns to Thailand..."

This is a sad statistic and underlies the political problem for Thailand.

Who wouldn't want a sense of unity and compassion? But on th eother hand Dictators who rule with an iron fist can bring unqualified peace to a country. Look at how "peaceful" and unified North Korea is. No, it will take more for the Thai people to arrive at peace that having senses of unity and compassion. What Thailand needs is compliance with the rule of law and unqualified transparency and accountability in its governmental system and in all its Independent Agencies. Corruption and political pandering fears the light of knowledge.

Thais need courage more than they need unity and compassion if they want peace. From Mahatma Gandhi: “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet,” and "Be the change you want to see." Thai people need to be procative to solve the political conflicts.

[soalbundy]

Some countries,like Thailand,could benefit from a benevolent iron ruler,unfortunately absolute power corrupts absolutely, but then Thailand wouldn't be worse off than it is now,at least decisions would be made.

[marstons]

Basically Thailand is a country that cannot handle democracy, but is champion of champions when it comes to corruption from the top to the bottom..

[Thaiisnotrequired]

After reading the article carefully, it would appear that 7% of Thais are actually with it.