Government Efficiency Dispute: Military Perceived as More Efficient in Dispute with Cambodia Compared to Government by Public Opinion
Fresh Take:
It turns out, folks, most Thai folks ain't too happy with the government, but they've got faith in the military when it comes to handling the beef with Cambodia, according to a recent poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll). They asked a thousand-plus people across Thailand about the military, the government, and the Foreign Affairs ministry's roles in resolving the conflict between the two nations.
Here's the lowdown:
- A whopping 62% of respondents said they trust the military to protect Thai interests in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, with another 24% considering themselves fairly confident.
- On the other hand, only 12% of those polled expressed confidence in the government, with 38% saying they ain't got no confidence in 'em.
- As for the Foreign Affairs ministry, they're not exactly shining either, with 65% of respondents indicating they're not that satisfied with the ministry's performance.
The survey results revealed that people were highly satisfied with the military's work (62%) in solving the Thai-Cambodian conflict, whereas their satisfaction with the government and the Foreign Affairs ministry wasn't as high (38% and 10%, respectively).
When asked about the national anthem's lyrics, which state that Thailand values peace but will never back down from a fight, most Thais(69%) stood by the message, with 19% somewhat in agreement.
The border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia have been simmering over historical agreements that weren't fully demarcated back in 1904 and 1907. The situation is further muddled by disagreements over the maps used for negotiations. The ICJ has previously made rulings on border disputes, but tensions remain in other areas.
Recently, Cambodian troops reportedly set up camp in the Chong Bok area of Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province and announced their intention to bring their territorial claims to the International Court of Justice. In response, Thailand prefers bilateral negotiations without ICJ involvement. Diplomatic efforts have been ongoing through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), but no concrete solutions have been found yet. The JBC, however, is seen as a crucial mechanism for managing border issues bilaterally.
- The military's performance in resolving the Thai-Cambodian conflict is highly trusted by the Thai public, with 62% expressing satisfaction, as revealed in a recent poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll). This indicates a potential significant role of the military in war-and-conflicts, especially in politics, as general-news continue to unfold.
- The findings from the same poll indicate a major discrepancy in public confidence, with only 12% having trust in the government and 65% expressing dissatisfaction with the Foreign Affairs ministry's performance, highlighting the need for improved government policies and diplomatic negotiations to effectively handle Politics and general-news related to war-and-conflicts, such as the ongoing border disputes with Cambodia.
