Thai Protests Fueled by Discontent Toward Prayuth, Poll Shows
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Growing public disapproval of Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha’s performance is fueling the anti-government protests sweeping the Southeast Asian nation, according to an opinion poll.
More than 62% of participants in a survey last week said discontent with Prayuth was the key reason for the recent demonstrations, the poll by Suan Dusit University showed Sunday. About 50% of the 5,738 participants during the Oct. 19 to 22 poll believed the protesters are fighting for more democracy and an end to the continuation of the “dictatorship.”