No-confidence debate piques public interest: PollPheu Thai Party and opposition leader Sompong Amornwiwat, centre left, along with key members of opposition parties, hands a no-confidence motion to Parliament president Chuan Leekpai. The motion targets Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five other ministers. (Bangkok Post photo)The no-confidence debate against six cabinet ministers is the most interesting current political issue, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was conducted on 1,222 people thoughout the country on Feb 12-15 to compile their opinions on current political developments. Asked to cite the most vexing political problems, 41.77% cited inappropriate conduct by politicians, such as proxy voting; 38.58% unproductive work by politicians; 21.73% conflicts between the government and the opposition; 18.25% misuse of power and nopotism; and 14.36% the failure to prevent and solve problems.

Source: Bangkok Post February 16, 2020 03:56 UTC