Somehow, I have a feeling that because we are never under other nation's sovereignty, we do not understand the value of freedom.
Assumption University ABAC Poll director Noppadol Kannikar said the survey assessed opinions towards Thailand's political situation and the AEC order freezing assets of the ex-premier and his family members with a random sample of 1,661 persons June 13-14.
The survey showed 80 per cent monitor political news at least once a week. Of this, 16 per cent support the government while 5 per cent do not. The remaining 79 per cent are non-partisan.
Asked which political party they support in the current political situation, 84.7 per cent do not support any party, 9.5 per cent back Thai Rak Thai and 4.4 per cent support the Democrats.
The survey found 97 per cent have monitored news reports on the AEC's freeze on Thaksin and his family's assets while 3 per cent do not.
It showed that well over half -- 56.5 per cent -- support the AEC order, but believe that the committee should more clearly examine sources of funds and allow the case to be investigated fairly.
However, 43.5 per cent disagree, reasoning it might cause divisiveness and believing the funds were obtained honestly.
The poll showed 90 per cent are concerned the assets freeze would lead to a disturbance. Of this, 47.8 per cent view the disturbance would worsen while only 8.4 per cent said it would lessen.
In addition, 54.5 per cent agree that the military and police should jointly operate checkpoints to prevent a widespread demonstration while 10.8 per cent do not.
Asked whether they could accept a declaration of the state of emergency if the demonstrations turn violent, 73.5 per cent said they could while 26.5 per cent could not.
http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=267768
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