Majority see current Covid lockdown as unsuccessful: pollThe Mall Bangkapi is deserted as shopping centres are closed during Covid lockdown measures on Aug 26. The poll was conducted via telephone interviews on Aug 23-26 with 1,312 respondents aged 18 and over of various levels of education and occupations throughout the country to compile their opinions on the current Covid-19 lockdown. Asked whether they thought the lockdown was successful, a majority, 64.68%, said "no". Asked whether the lockdown should continue, a large majority, 73.55%, said "yes." Only 24.16% of the respondents thought the lockdown should be lifted, reasoning it was preventing people from making a living and the virus was spreading regardless.

Source: Bangkok Post August 29, 2021 04:01 UTC