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Poll shows Pheu Thai’s Sudarat beats PM Prayut as most favoured candidate for prime minister

13 Sept 20:29 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai's Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan emerged as the leading candidate for prime minister in a Nida Poll survey, securing 25.16% of votes, just ahead of current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (24.05%).
Other notable contenders for the premiership included Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit (14.52%) and Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva (11.67%).
A majority of respondents (61.67%) expressed a desire for new parties to form the government, citing a preference for change, new ideas, and dissatisfaction with existing parties.
When asked about party preference to win the election and lead the next government, Pheu Thai garnered the most support with 31.75%, followed by Palang Pracharat (19.92%) and the Democrat party (16.98%).

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.