A slight majority of people believe the Thai political conflicts is likely to remain unchanged after a new government has been in place, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was concucted between May 22-25 on 1,107 people to compile their opinions on the political situation after the March 24 election. Asked whether they think the political conflicts would be like after a new government has been in place, a slight majority - 52.21% - believed the conflicts would remain the same as before since the problem has been deep-rooted and irreconciliable; 34.06% thought there would be even more conflicts because those in conflict would not easily be reconciled; and, 13.73% said the conflicts would decrease, believing that the new government would be able to keep the situation under control. Asked to comment on the ongoing polarisation and struggle of political parties to form a government, 31.59% said the parties are fighting for vested interests, damaging the country's image; 23.79% want a government to be formed as soon as possible so that the country can move forward; 19.25% said the parties should join hands to work for the majority; 18.56% said they should respect the voice of the majority; and, 17.08% wish their favourite parties to be part of the new government. To the question what they are concerned about regarding the ongoing attempt to form a new government, 46.49% said they fear the process would be not be just and democratic; 36.48% fear conflicts and division would lead to protests; and, 24.45% are concerned the new government would lack stability and acceptability and would be short-lived.

Source: Bangkok Post May 26, 2019 02:48 UTC