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But, Abac Poll Research Centre found seven out of 10 people were not confident either party could make a difference.

Centre director Noppadon Kannika said when pressed to make a choice, 30 per cent believed People Power would do a better job in money matters. Just 22.5 per cent believed the Democrats could solve the economy.

Likewise, 31.5 per cent of voters favour People Power when it comes to social difficulties and just 18 per cent the Democrats, he said.

When it comes to political reform and conflict, a 20percentstrong group opts for either People Power or the Democrats.

But, a little more than 80 per cent did not believe in either, Noppadon said.

Additionally, the survey showed 34 per cent agreed with former members of the disbanded Thai Rak Thai joining People Power - 17 per cent disagreed and 49 per cent had no comment.

But, 70 per cent of people identifying themselves as not supporting the military-backed government, agreed with the move.

Nearly 81 per cent was not interested in joining the party, but 19.5 per cent was.

The survey was conducted on Friday and Saturday with 2,135 respondents in and around Bangkok.

The Nation