Public Losing Faith in Thaksin?

A new poll condcted by ABAC shows that almost 60% of respondents think that Thaksin will be unable to solve the problem of poverty, as he has promised to do by 2008. Over 55% believe he will be unable to solve the problems of rising oil prices and corruption.

What is most surprising is that so many people still actually think he might be able to do these things.

The poll apparently did not ask whether Thaksin could solve the problem of violence in the South. Particularly after the recent events in Hat Yai, one would think almost nobody would have much faith in Thaksin's ability in this respect but I suspect that there would still be a good 30-40% still clinging to their irrational belief in the man's abilities.