Some 64.7 per cent of young people interviewed by the polling arm of by Assumption University said,
they believe Mr Thaksin did more good than bad things while premier. And 66.5 per cent of adult respondents thought the same.

About 55 per cent of the respondents said they strongly admire the ex-prime minister.

The survey assessed opinions of 3,553 people aged 12 or above in 27 of the 76 provinces. The survey was conducted during the week ending Tuesday.