October 17, 2008
Bangkok - 52% of the respondents wondered if the government ordered the October 7 crackdown and 72% wanted to see the culprits get punishments.
ABAC surveyed 5,598 people in eighteen provinces.
More than 95% wanted Thais to be in unity and more than half of this group was afraid Thailand would be in turmoil.
52.9% wondered if the government involved in the October 7 incident.
Most of the respondents wanted all parties to follow the judicial process and find the culprits for the violent event.
72.2% thought there should be a new election and new prime minister who is neutral should be sought.
The respondents wanted to see all political activist groups to give importance to the whole’s benefits, forgive other parties, and be mindful, righteous and responsible.
