Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Most Thais want Cabinet reshuffle now - NIDA poll
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Most Thais want Cabinet reshuffle now - NIDA poll
12 Sept 15:11Key points summarised by AI
A recent NIDA poll reveals that a majority of Thais (48.24%) desire an immediate Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
The Commerce Ministry was identified by 57.02% of respondents as the most urgent ministry needing changes at the top, followed by Agriculture and Finance.
The call for a reshuffle comes as the government faces heavy criticism for failing to deliver on key campaign promises, such as minimum wage increases and reduced electricity charges, while agricultural product prices have also dropped.
Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds
Yesterday 12:30Key points summarised by AI
A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.