BANGKOK, 4 September 2011 – A recent survey by ABAC Poll has found that Thai people still find corruption to be the government’s weakness.
The poll, which was conducted during August 25-September 3, questioned 2,614 people aged over 18 in 17 provinces. The respondents were divided into three groups, namely pro-government group, anti-government group and neutral group.
With regard to the government’s performance, the anti-government and the neutral groups are still dissatisfied with the way the government handles flood problems, the hike in living costs and income distribution.
The pro-government respondents, most of whom are civil servants and farmers, say they are very happy to see red shirt members holding political positions in the Yingluck administration. For them, these people are the representatives of people. Civil servants and farmers account for 41.1 and 39.5 percent of the pro-government respondents
Employees in the private sector and students, who represent 25.7 and 24.7 percent of respondents respectively, show least support for the government. Still, most of the respondents said they would give this government a try.
About 84 percent of the respondents said corruption is a major weakness of the government. More than 70 percent of them view that protests and the slow progress in solving people’s problems are also major factors that could bring an end to the government.
