PM’s popularity in Bangkok drops sharply: Poll

The popularity of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej among the Thai capital’s residents has dropped sharply, with more than half being quite unhappy with the behaviour of politicians in general, according to a survey by the Assumption University ABAC Poll.

The survey was conducted to seek the opinions of people living in metro Bangkok and its environs with a random sample of 2,008 persons on “The Current Political Situation in the Eyes of Public.”

It found 87.8 per cent of people surveyed felt uneasy with the conduct of politicians across the board at present, with 61.5 per cent believing that proceeding with the constitutional amendment process will lead to violence, 60.6 per cent saying they think there might be a coup, and 59.9 per cent fearing there will be a seriously disruptive incident in Bangkok.

Asked how they felt about the performance of the political parties they elected to solving people’s hardship, 58.6 per cent said they were disappointed while 41.4 per cent stated they were not.

Asked which ministers should be removed if there is a cabinet reshuffle, 39.5 per cent opted Prime Minister and Defence Minister Samak, 37.8 and 33.9 per cent chose Interior Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung and Prime Minster’s Office Minister Jakrapob Penkair respectively.

The survey showed public support for the premier had dropped significantly to 21.4 per cent in May from 45.4 per cent in February, while public discontent had increased to 47.3 per cent from 36.8 per cent previously.

Asked for the best way out of the current political impasse, 38.6 per cent said there should be a cabinet reshuffle, 26.6 per cent stated there should be a new election and 17 per cent thought the constitution should be amended.

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