Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra receives roses from supporters gathered at the Supreme Court to give her moral support on Aug 1. (Bangkok Post file photo)The disappearance of former premier Yingluck Shinawatra prior to the ruling in her rice-pledging trial on Aug 25 has resulted in a reduction of political confrontation, according to the latest survey by Suan Dusit Poll. Other results seen as positive included a reduction in political activity (70.3%), less political tension (68.4%) and rising opportunities for other political parties (66.1%). Looking at related issues, 72.5% of respondents said other political parties might step up their activity as the Pheu Thai Party long dominated by the Shinawatra family was now seen as weakened. Asked about how Ms Yingluck's disappearance would affect Pheu Thai, 80.9% expect a change in the party’s leader, 75.4% see Pheu Thai having more trouble canvassing and reduced opportunity to form a government, and 70.2% expect more divisions in the party.

Source: Bangkok Post September 09, 2017 11:03 UTC