Thoughts on reconciliation
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Results of a Bangkok University Research Institute survey on "people's attitude towards reconciliation in the country", which was conducted in the Bangkok metropolitan area on 1,108 respondents.
What is the possibility of reconciliation?
No possibility: 37.7 per cent
Positive signs visible: 28.5 per cent
Uncertain: 33.8 per cent
What will help all sides reconcile?
Politicians should put aside their personal interests: 26.7 per cent
Both sides should compromise: 26.5 per cent
All sides should strictly follow the law: 10.9 per cent
Will providing amnesty to political prisoners lead to reconciliation?
Not possible because “not a solution”, “far too many biases in society”, “criminals should be punished”: 68.8 per cent
Possible because people should be “forgiven”, “allowed a new start” and “given a second chance”: 31.2 per cent
Is there a necessity for the Reconciliation Act?
Very necessary: 35.4 per cent
Not quite necessary: 19.3 per cent
Absolutely not necessary: 20.4 per cent
Has the government explained the reasons for, necessity for and process of issuing the act?
No explanation provided: 51.5 per cent
Partially understood: 40.4 per cent
Fully understood: 8.1 per cent
Are you worried the act will cause more conflicts in society?
Worried: 42.1 per cent
Very worried: 17.4 per cent
Not that worried: 26.1 per cent
Not worried: 14.4 per cent
