(Graphic by Suan Dusit Poll)A majority of people are becoming increasingly dismayed by the ongoing tussle over the formation of a new government, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was conducted from May 28-June 1 on 1,137 people across the country to gauge the opinions on the struggle to form a new government more than two months after the March 24 election. A majority -- 67.45% -- of respondents believed the government formation has been delayed because the key parties have been unable to reach a settlement over cabinet seats; 28,27% thought internal rifts and indecision by party leaders is the problem; and 19.08% believed political parties had other problems. Regarding mid-sized parties like Bhumjaithai, Democrat and Future Forward, 47.75% said they should keep their campaign promises; 30.81% want them to be straightforward and respect the law; and 25.23% want them to uphold their political ideologies. As for small parties, 53.42% wanted them to do the best they can to make concrete achievements; 34.70% want them to avoid causing disturbances and exchanging verbal attacks; and 18.72% want them to avoid becoming political tools of any party.

Source: Bangkok Post June 02, 2019 06:11 UTC