Support for Prime Minister Paetongtarn declines significantly in Thai public opinion survey
In the latest NIDA (National Institute of Development Administration) poll, the opposition leader and People's Party chief, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, has emerged as the preferred candidate for Prime Minister, securing a remarkable 31.48% of the votes. This prevalent opinion is driven by his youthful ambition, bold expressions, and modern, crystal-clear concepts.
While Natthaphong takes the lead, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, the ruling party, has witnessed a significant drop in support, dropping to 9.20% from her previous 30.9% approval. The UTN (United Thai Nation Party) and its candidate, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, come in third place with 12.72% of the vote. General Prayut's popularity stems from his reputation for honesty, straightforwardness, and his ability to restore national order.
Interestingly, nearly 19.88% of respondents did not find a suitable candidate for the Premiership as of now. It's worth mentioning that former Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha did not appear as a candidate for the Prime Ministerial position in the previous NIDA poll.
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul secured the fourth spot, with 9.64% of the vote. The incumbent Prime Minister Paetongtarn experienced a considerable decrease in popularity due to a controversy surrounding a leaked audio clip involving Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
As for partisan allegiances, the opposition People's Party is the overwhelming favorite among voters, with 46.08% support. The UTN comes in second place with 13.24%, Pheu Thai trails behind with 11.52%, and Bhumjaithai ranks fourth with 9.76%. A notable 7.72% of respondents did not express a preferred party affiliation.
- The upcoming policy-and-legislation decisions and the direction of general-news headlines may heavily depend on the political landscape, as the People's Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, enjoys prevailing popularity among voters.
- The ongoing politics in Thailand, characterized by thePreferences of candidates like Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut from the opposition party and General Prayut Chan-o-cha from the United Thai Nation Party, highlights the need for continuous coverage and analysis of policy-and-legislation developments.
