The Research Centre of Bangkok University has found that 45.6% of Bangkokians have no hope of an improved political situation after the two rounds of talks between the government and the red-shirt leaders.  They give Abhisit 6.09 out of 10 points for his performance as Prime Minister in handling the protests.

On 31 March, the centre released its findings as follows:

About the political situation after the negotiations: 

Will be better  21%

Will be the same  45.6%

Will get worse  20.4%

No comment  13%

About House dissolution: 

Agree  42%

Disagree  41%

No comment  17%

Constitutional amendments in case of House dissolution: 

Everything is fine, and there is no need for amendments  30.3%

Constitution should be amended  41.8%

Satisfaction with Abhisit’s performance during the protest  6.09  (out of 10)

Top 5 messages to the government: 

Support the government  26.9% 

The government should be sincere in solving the problems  16.3% 

Dissolve the House  13.8% 

Make a compromise, do not use violence, and abide by the law  7% 

Recognize the primacy of the public interest  6.6% 

Top 5 messages to the red shirt leaders: 

Stop protesting immediately  32.7%

Act on behalf on the public interest, not for the benefit of an individual  19.5%

Protest peacefully, do not trouble the people  19%

Continue the protests  10.4%

Negotiate to find solutions, and the government and the red shirts should take one step back  5.1%