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NIDA Poll: Prayut tops list of preferred successors if Paetongtarn quits

15 Sept 23:57 Key points summarised by AI

A NIDA poll indicates 42.37% of respondents believe suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra should resign, with Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha topping the list of preferred successors at 32.82%.
The same poll reveals strong public support (64.43%) for political parties to initiate a no-confidence motion against the prime minister and/or cabinet ministers.
Separately, a Suan Dusit Poll highlights that the public's top priority for the new Cabinet is urgently addressing the rising cost of living and economic problems (65.41%).
Public skepticism persists regarding the qualifications and integrity of new Cabinet members (62.97%), alongside significant worry about the economic impact of potential US tariffs under a Trump administration.

Yesterday 12:30 Key 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.