52.60% of respondents to a NIDA Poll are most concerned that the current political situation may lead to a new round of political conflict in Thailand, while 71.91% believe that politicians, parties and political groups are involved in political conflict.

38.9% of the respondents are also concerned that political conflict will damage the Thai economy.

NIDA Poll, by the National Institute of Development Administration, gauged the opinions of 1,310 people aged 18 and over, in various occupations, with a range of incomes and from different educational backgrounds between February 13th and 15th regarding domestic political conflicts.

Regarding their concerns about the current political situation, the poll shows 22.75% are most concerned that a new round of political conflict may erupt in the current political situation, while 29.85% admit they are somewhat concerned too. 27.02% say they are not concerned at all.

44.73% strongly believe that politicians, parties and political groups are pulling the strings behind political conflict. 10.84%say they do not believe this at all, while 12.06% say they are not convinced.