NIDA polls shows majority support for PM as an elected official

BANGKOK, 4 April 2015 (NNT) A poll has revealed that 59.4 percent of respondents favor a Prime Minister who is an elected member of Parliament as he or she would be a representative of the people.

The National Institute of Development Administration, a body that conducts various high-profile polls also known as “NIDA Polls,” deduced from its latest sampling of 1,261 respondents that 59.4 percent place their confidence in an elected representative to assume the premiership, as the member chosen would have been elected by the populace.

However, 36.64 percent were of the opinion that the public should directly elect the Prime Minister as political parties can influence votes within Parliament.

When asked if respondents agree to a non-MP as Prime Minister, provided that he or she obtains the approval of two-thirds of the parliament, 47.98 percent disapproved of this scenario, saying an outsider Prime Minister would lack the experience necessary in managing the affairs of the country. On the other hand, 45.76 percent have expressed agreement, saying it is a viable option in finding a suitable leader of the country.


-- NNT 2015-05-04

Regardless of whether the NIDA poll is correct , the worrying point of a directly elected leader is that this is only open to the one's with the most money, so this would suit the very rich similar to the US, electing a leader from the winning political party and because of the way they are nominated (Not from the rank and File peasants ) through family , mates and friends of friends you would only need to be wealthy, either way the elite still would rule and have still have no idea of how the true Thai manages on a day to day basis. My thoughts and slogan: "Give the Parliament to the People"

that surely can't be right?

The last opinion poll had the PM at 97.5% approval rating.

that surely can't be right?

The last opinion poll had the PM at 97.5% approval rati

Easily explained.

They didn't respond to who - just how. 47.98 disapproved and 45.76 approved Now, if you could have asked the further question you come up with 93.74%, suspiciously near your figure.

Maybe they are getting a bit more savvy.

Stop issuing these useles polls and call an election,if the cut is so crystal clear!

Wonder why it doesn't happen, huh?!

Stop issuing these useles polls and call an election,if the cut is so crystal clear!

Wonder why it doesn't happen, huh?!

After 16 years of visiting Thailand I finally see some corruption being culled. Long overdue, the general should get a standing ovation.

that surely can't be right?

The last opinion poll had the PM at 97.5% approval rating.

This poll has nothing to do with Prayut. It is in regard to the proposed new constitution not requiring the PM to be chosen from the MPs.

47.98 percent disapproved of this scenario, saying an outsider Prime Minister would lack the experience necessary in managing the affairs of the country.

These are people who are reminded of Ms Yingluck as PM

On the other hand, 45.76 percent have expressed agreement, saying it is a viable option in finding a suitable leader of the country.

These are people who voted for Ms Yingluck as PM

Really.....what's the point. All Thai politicians are rotten to the core.

Public service is an alien concept in this country.