Bangkok, “North Bangkok University” reveals the results of a poll on the case of celebrity artists taking on political roles. It was found that the majority of people viewed it as inappropriate – did not agree with it. Ready to state that you should remain neutral.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanit Siriwisitkul Head of the Research Department, Research Office, North Bangkok University, revealed that from a public opinion survey on the case ‘Star artists take on political roles’ out of a total of 1,500 from every region across the country. It was found that celebrity artists become members of political parties and run for elections. 44.6% of those surveyed agreed that it is a personal right and viewed it as inappropriate 55.40%.
‘At the same time, it explores how famous artists come out to criticize politics. It was found that 42.20% agreed because it is a personal right but must not violate the law and 57.80% disagreed because it was not appropriate,’ said Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanit.
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ed about the case of a celebrity artist being the leader of a political movement group. such as anti-law movement Marching to demand rights, it was found that 41.70% agreed because it is a personal right but must not violate the law and 58.30% disagreed, giving the reason that it was inappropriate. In addition, they asked about their opinions on how to express their opinions towards artists and celebrities who have come out to be politically active. To which the surveyor gave the answer: Still following and admiring the same because political expression is a different part from acting, 47.60% and another 52.4% answered that they would stop following. Because artists and celebrities are public figures, they should remain neutral.
Source: Thai News Agency