Rising cost of living may weaken Govt
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Higher cost of living is cited as a major reason that could weaken public supports to the Yingluck government, according to a poll by Assumption University.
Higher cost of living is the biggest cause for 85.2 per cent of the 2,115 respondents in 17 provinces: while charter amendment (81.9 per cent) is the second reason that could hurt the government's stability the most.
Of all respondents, 73.8 per cent believed that constant explanation to the public could strengthen the government's stability. 55.9 per cent said they support the Yingluck government to complete the four-year term.
In another poll by Suan Dusit, the Thai public also foresees political conflicts intensify, following opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's notion that said a general election may take place late this year.
The Yingluck government took office in August 2011.
Of 1,316 respondents, 43.35 per cent believed that Abhisit's notion would intensify political conflicts while 20.23 per cent said that the government's performance will indicate if there will be a premature general election. Only 6.95 per cent believed that there would be a general election late this year as Abhisit suggested.
Asked if they supported the general election late this year, 44.80 per cent said "No", citing that it is wasting public money and requires a new political start. They are also fearful for political instability.
