Public nod for martial law: survey

[Lite Beer]

Public nod for martial law: survey
KITTIPONG MANEERIT,
KAMPANART LA-ONG
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- Poll shows 70 per cent want restrictions in place as tensions have not dissipated; PM Prayut wins praise for his leadership

MOST THAIS appear to believe that given the country's current situation martial law needs to be continued, according to the latest public opinion survey.

Of the 1,120 people surveyed by Bangkok University Research Centre's Bangkok Poll, about 70 per cent of respondents insisted that martial law was necessary at the moment.

About 39 per cent of respondents said martial law was needed to prevent political rallies while 31 per cent said martial law must stay amid threats of bomb blasts and unrest.

Last week, two bomb blasts took place near Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, slightly injuring two victims but spreading concern across Thailand.

The Bangkok Poll found that just 22 per cent felt martial law was not necessary anymore. These respondents believed the enforcement of martial law made Thailand look bad in the eyes of foreigners and that martial law affected tourism.

The survey was conducted to gauge people's views about how Thailand was doing in the eight months under the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

At the height of the country's political crisis, the NCPO staged a military coup last May.

Of people covered by the Bangkok Poll, 46 per cent felt martial law had been crucial in returning peace to the country during the past eight months. Some 35 per cent said martial law had a role to play while 16.5 per cent felt martial law did not have any impact on the country's peace.

Asked whether they still felt the heat of political rallies or conflicts over different political ideologies in their hometown, only 9.8 per cent felt the situation had not eased at all.

Some 38 per cent felt the heat was hardly felt these days, while 51 per cent said such tensions still existed to some extent.

In addition, as many as 71 per cent of the respondents felt Thailand's situation had improved under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. Only 19.6 per cent said the situation was the same while 7 per cent felt the situation had worsened.

Of those polled, 50.7 per cent felt the small blasts near Siam Paragon last week were aimed at defying martial law.

In the wake of the blasts, the police presence in the area has increased. More patrols are conducted with help from sniffer dogs.

"We are also handing out our name cards to let people know whom to contact in the event of emergencies," Patrol and Special Operations Division's commander Pol Maj-General Panuwat Lakboon said.

Following the Siam Paragon explosions, police are also using 21 patrol vehicles, in addition to patrolmen on foot, for surveillance of areas in Bangkok frequented by tourists at night, including red-light districts of the capital, said Pol Lt-Colonel Torsak Sukwimon, a senior superintendent of the Crime Suppression Division.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Public-nod-for-martial-law-survey-30253624.html

-- The Nation 2015-02-08

[chooka]

A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts is hardly representative of the people. How about a poll stating, 100% pro government supporters support the government. I despise both sides of Thai politics. If you want something that basically represents the people then poll people from all areas. A poll amongst yourselves is just rubbish propaganda.

[NongKhaiKid]

Right On Cue !

Now where's the popularity version ?

Edited February 7, 2015 by NongKhaiKid

[jaidam]

The only "nod" I believe he gets, is when he has a fully paid-up entertainment worker kneeling in front of him.

This martial law should have been rescinded long ago. The bullying from uniformed thugs in my neighborhood is unbearable at present. It's all such a shame given the overwhelming support he had just after decapitating the Shin cult.

Edited February 7, 2015 by jaidam

[ExPratt]

​Its made up rubbish isn't it, either that or they are asking Morons

"About 39 per cent of respondents said martial law was needed to prevent political rallies while 31 per cent said martial law must stay amid threats of bomb blasts and unrest."

How does Marshall law stop people from planting bombs ?, In fact the 2 bombs that were planted last weekend in one of the busiest areas of Bangkok was during Marshall law, which did not in anyway impede the attackers

Edited February 7, 2015 by ExPratt

[HeijoshinCool]

The only reliable poll is when all the people go to the polls and vote.

How about voting for whether or not to keep martial law?

[noitom]

More quick, instant Thai survey figures validating the way it will be. Thais know how to compile and statistically analyze surveys faster than any other professional survey firm or nation. Thais are amazing. It's so impressive that survey results can be produced so quickly and accurately in Thailand.

[Roadman]

Ow ww....all the poor little usual diddums getting their tits in a tangle cause Thais prefer martial law with some short term limitations to Thaksin's bombings, shootings and killings.

The average intelligent person as opposed to a moron would be able to work out that the current junta government cannot stop bombings but at least regardless of who is planting them they are investigated and culprits where found brought to justice, as opposed again to the last lot who were in government who had a deputy PM and hitman who encouraged them and as long as they were for the gain of the Thaksin stooges held their brought and paid for police back from investigation.

[Thai at Heart]

Who needs elections, or freedom of speech when a survey gives just the right amount of info required.

[BigBadGeordie]

More quick, instant Thai survey figures validating the way it will be. Thais know how to compile and statistically analyze surveys faster than any other professional survey firm or nation. Thais are amazing. It's so impressive that survey results can be produced so quickly and accurately in Thailand.

You should not be surprised, look how fast they can get DNA results!

[NongKhaiKid]

More quick, instant Thai survey figures validating the way it will be. Thais know how to compile and statistically analyze surveys faster than any other professional survey firm or nation. Thais are amazing. It's so impressive that survey results can be produced so quickly and accurately in Thailand.

Like elections in China, let's not say they are fixed but it's good to know the outcome in advance.

[tx22cb]

These numbers (70, 39, 22 % etc) are false, as they are integers.

All Thai polls always show the results to at least 2 decimal places.

[thesetat2013]

A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts is hardly representative of the people. How about a poll stating, 100% pro government supporters support the government. I despise both sides of Thai politics. If you want something that basically represents the people then poll people from all areas. A poll amongst yourselves is just rubbish propaganda.

I really think the polls are ridiculous. Never have a seen a poll here done that was believable. But I must say. Your post is even more unbelievable. Comical if anything.

[Bakseeda]

These numbers (70, 39, 22 % etc) are false, as they are integers.

All Thai polls always show the results to at least 2 decimal places.

Ah... But you could say that this present government is an integer in itself..!

[willyumiii]

To the average Thai on the street, I do not think martial law has had a large influence on their lives

Maybe it has even been a positive one so far, considering the lack of hostile demonstrations and the government's attempts at reforming some things.

The negative influence of martial law in Thailand has been on the international level.

That may eventually negatively influence the daily lives of the average Thai person.

[noitom]

The Thai public is "nodding." Thais nod and sign, they don't articulate.

[binjalin]

give it a rest 'The Nation'... it's pathetic

Edited February 8, 2015 by binjalin

[docshock13]

I was recently involved in a poll. I surveyed myself to determine how awesome I am. Turns out 100% of people polled think I'm awesome.

[In the jungle]

The Thai public is "nodding." Thais nod and sign, they don't articulate.

Thais do not sign. They "ink".

Get with the programme.

[rickirs]

If sovereignty of the nation belongs to the 65 million Thai people (Article 3 - Interim Charter), how is it that a group of five generals called the NCPO can unilaterally impose martial law upon them without their consent? It would seem then that the NCPO, regardless of its justifications, has illegally deprived Thais of their right of sovereignty. Who holds the NCPO accountable for its illegal transgressions? No one can. The NCPO holds itself above the Rule of Law (Article 44 - Interim Charter) while it purports to reform the rule of law.

[rickirs]

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Who needs elections, or freedom of speech when a survey gives just the right amount of info required.

I'm waiting for the next survey wherein 95% of Thais favor the recent Junta's military pact with China to help the Junta protect the "national security" of the nation from domestic and foreign threats.

[sweatalot]

A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts is hardly representative of the people. How about a poll stating, 100% pro government supporters support the government. I despise both sides of Thai politics. If you want something that basically represents the people then poll people from all areas. A poll amongst yourselves is just rubbish propaganda.

"A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts"

Seems you are well informed about this poll.

Can you help me to your reliable source please?

[Lupatria]

The only reliable poll is when all the people go to the polls and vote.

How about voting for whether or not to keep martial law?

Brave post in times when propagating "real democracy" may already be considered as "critical to the government".

[fvw53]

The only reliable poll is when all the people go to the polls and vote.

How about voting for whether or not to keep martial law?

Great ...I remember the days that in the Philippines the "Marcos dynasty" and cronies won every election (presidential and parliament) ...and after 20 years the country was empty.

[poweratradio]

A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts is hardly representative of the people. How about a poll stating, 100% pro government supporters support the government. I despise both sides of Thai politics. If you want something that basically represents the people then poll people from all areas. A poll amongst yourselves is just rubbish propaganda.

Okay Okay Costas must have voted 1000 times.

[Lupatria]

A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts is hardly representative of the people. How about a poll stating, 100% pro government supporters support the government. I despise both sides of Thai politics. If you want something that basically represents the people then poll people from all areas. A poll amongst yourselves is just rubbish propaganda.

Okay Okay Costas must have voted 1000 times.

Hilarious! Maybe because of this habit he had to leave Greece...

[ExPratt]

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Ow ww....all the poor little usual diddums getting their tits in a tangle cause Thais prefer martial law with some short term limitations to Thaksin's bombings, shootings and killings.
The average intelligent person as opposed to a moron would be able to work out that the current junta government cannot stop bombings but at least regardless of who is planting them they are investigated and culprits where found brought to justice, as opposed again to the last lot who were in government who had a deputy PM and hitman who encouraged them and as long as they were for the gain of the Thaksin stooges held their brought and paid for police back from investigation.

Well here are 31% of morons then. So if you take out the Moronic Lobby that's only 39% with a halfway sensible reason for keeping Marshall Law, They are churning out to much of this nauseating one sided "Opinion" pols , if they just got on with what they were doing instead of insulting peoples intelligence with this nonsense they would probably be more respected by those who oppose the coup . They should just do what they need to do and not try to convince everybody how popular it all is.

The 31% of Morons

About 39 per cent of respondents said martial law was needed to prevent political rallies while 31 per cent said martial law must stay amid threats of bomb blasts and unrest..

[Tonawatchee]

They won't send any poll up here to Isaan. I wonder why!

[FangFerang]

Without knowing precisely what questions were asked and the demographic distribution of people polled, it is impossible to accept the accuracy of any poll. No conclusions can be drawn from the lack of information. If accurate, all to the good. If contrived, to the victors go the spoils.

[bobmac10]

A poll conducted in Bangkok amongst a group of 1,000 personally selected yellow shirts is hardly representative of the people. How about a poll stating, 100% pro government supporters support the government. I despise both sides of Thai politics. If you want something that basically represents the people then poll people from all areas. A poll amongst yourselves is just rubbish propaganda.

Okay Okay Costas must have voted 1000 times.

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hee heee hah hah hah!