Source: Assumption University of Thailand (ABAC)
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Thailand think Abhisit Vejjajiva has handled recent tensions with neighbouring Cambodia well, according to a poll by ABAC. 51.9 per cent of respondents say the prime ministers calm attitude has been appropriate, while 39.4 per cent say his response to Cambodia should be harsher.
Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democratic Party (PP), has been in office since December 2008.
Relations between Thailand and Cambodia have become increasingly tense as, in early November, the Cambodian government announced that it had named former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser.
Thaksin, who was ousted in a coup in 2006, is a polarizing figure in Thailand. His supporters and critics have clashed on the streets since his departure from the country, and Thaksin has called for a "revolution" against the Abhisit government. The former prime minister has been convicted in cases of conflict of interest and would serve two years in jail if he returns to Thailand.
On Nov. 10, Thaksin arrived in Cambodia. The Thai government called for his extradition, which the Cambodian government rejected. Both countries have recalled their respective ambassadors and top diplomats over the Thaksin appointment.
On Nov. 17, Panitan Wattanayagorn, deputy secretary-general to Thai prime minister Abhisit, confirmed that the Thai government is looking for ways to curb aid to Cambodia over the Thaksin issue, declaring, "Most of the projects discussed are aid and loans for infrastructure projects, which might be delayed or cancelled."
Polling Data
Do you think the actions of Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva regarding Cambodia were appropriate or inappropriate?
Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democratic Party (PP), has been in office since December 2008.
Relations between Thailand and Cambodia have become increasingly tense as, in early November, the Cambodian government announced that it had named former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser.
Thaksin, who was ousted in a coup in 2006, is a polarizing figure in Thailand. His supporters and critics have clashed on the streets since his departure from the country, and Thaksin has called for a "revolution" against the Abhisit government. The former prime minister has been convicted in cases of conflict of interest and would serve two years in jail if he returns to Thailand.
On Nov. 10, Thaksin arrived in Cambodia. The Thai government called for his extradition, which the Cambodian government rejected. Both countries have recalled their respective ambassadors and top diplomats over the Thaksin appointment.
On Nov. 17, Panitan Wattanayagorn, deputy secretary-general to Thai prime minister Abhisit, confirmed that the Thai government is looking for ways to curb aid to Cambodia over the Thaksin issue, declaring, "Most of the projects discussed are aid and loans for infrastructure projects, which might be delayed or cancelled."
Polling Data
Do you think the actions of Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva regarding Cambodia were appropriate or inappropriate?
- Appropriate, he stayed calm in spite of provocation: 51.9%
- Inappropriate, he should take harsher measures in light of these developments: 39.4%
8 comments:
How about Cambodia side? Do you have any survey?
They probably did the survey on the thais who are on the side of ahbullshit head. He will be the one that creat the war in the future for Thailand. He creates petrionsm among his own people in order for him to stay in the office. What an insecure person he is too run for his government. He is like a thai NaZi.
100% different from Soy Sopheap CTN pole.
100% different from Soy Sopheap pole.
Soy sopheap acting like PM of camodia, Ah Ombeng Ondet teuk..!
We are not worried about Thai PM Abhisit's gay, Suthep's idiot government; sooner the red shirts our friends will protest until Abhisit's gay government collapse and bring our external friend Thaksin to power.
Abhisit is too young in political decisions. Thais must change, otherwise the conflict with Cambodia will be prolonged and more unexpected things will be raised. Thai govt must learn more about the international laws. Any withhold of aid to Cambodia and cancellation of the signed MOUs are violating against the international conventions. Thais must bear for all danages cost.
Abhishit is young PM in the world. He calm attitude is high respected. Almost 52% people supporting Abhishit. Please don't enter the Vietnamese's trap. Cambodian and Thailand are close brothers.
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