Of 1,019 people surveyed nationwide, almost 74 per cent thought that the junta’s efforts have yet to bear fruit and that political figures remain in conflict. Only 26 per cent of survey respondents thought that the government-established reconciliation committee was following the junta’s so-called roadmap. The poll said that 71 per cent of surveyed people expected the reconciliation effort to unify the country, while 60 per cent admitted that it was hard work but it should be continued. Fifty-eight per cent thought that the junta government should allow every side to participate in the procedure. Asked how reconciliation could be accomplished, more than 78 per cent thought that all sides should be more open-minded toward each other.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 29, 2017 07:44 UTC