<div> <div>After three years under the junta, a nationwide poll has found that 50.6% of citizens desire as soon as possible — a jump in support for democracy from previous years. </div></div>

<div> <div>According to a recent political survey, the Thai public believes that the country is in need of political reconciliation. However, it is divided over whether reconciliation can be achieved under the military regime. </div></div>

<p>An ABAC opinion survey conducted on 5 Dec after the broadcast ceremony celebrating HM the King&rsquo;s birthday found that among 1,147 respondents across the country, 81.9% said they were inspired to cope with their own problems in life. &nbsp;The level of happiness among Thais reached 9.86 on a 10-point scale, even higher than the level of 9.21 at the 60th anniversary of HM&rsquo;s ascension to the throne in June 2006.</p>