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Published on April 16, 2008

Of the 2,625 people surveyed, 64 per cent wanted a general election if some parties were disbanded, 17.4 per cent said the disbanded

parties should join other parties, and 18.6 per cent wanted a new government.

Half of the people surveyed said they would vote for the People Power Party if they go to the polls again, 46.9 per cent said they would vote for the Democrats, and 3.1 per cent would vote for other parties.

Assumption University Research Centre director Noppadon Kannika said the survey was conducted from April 2 to 14 on eligible voters in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces.

Of the respondents, 47.6 per cent support Samak Sundaravej as prime minister, 26.3 per cent do not back him and 26.1 per cent said they do not side with any political camp. Those who support Samak reasoned he should be given a chance as they believe he does not offer merely lip service.

Asked if they would support Thaksin working in politics again, 53 per cent backed the idea while 47 per cent want him to wash his hands of politics.

More than 80 per cent of respondents are against using violence to end conflict and 65 per cent still have hope that the country can move ahead without a political hiccup, while 35 per cent are worried about the political situation.

Noppadon said respondents believe the country would not meet a political dead end but that politicians only want solutions they can get maximum benefit from.

"The survey also showed that people can adjust to political troubles facing the country and they choose to have hope and move forward,'' he said.

The Nation