No expectations for better Goverment after election

BANGKOK APRIL, 24 2011 (NNT)- ABAC Poll Director Dr Noppadol Kanika disclosed results on the survey to find out public’s decision on the election of political parties and the expectations towards political issues after the next general election. The survey was conducted among the people aged 18 and above in 17 provinces of Thailand.

According to the survey, 52% of people have low expectations and are hopeless to obtain an improved government after the general election. 47.6% are rather having high expectations, 44% perceives the election having no effects or alleviations to political conflicts, 18% percent thought the opposite and 37% unsure.

However, a majority of 65% are determined to vote in the election, 24% intend to abstain and 10% are indecisive. 58% of public think the elections ought to be more competitive so it will provide them with more options and at the same time giving opportunities to other political parties to show their capabilities in governing the country. Furthermore, only 17 percent refuse to vote.

Meanwhile, 51% intend to vote for the same political party, whereas 42.% are still indecisive. 6.5% will vote for a new political party.