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People’s party leader favourite for next PM - Survey

13 Sept 09:06 Key points summarised by AI

People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut emerged as the top candidate for prime minister, favored by 57.4% of respondents in a recent Thai PBS/Sripatum Poll.
The People's Party also garnered the highest public confidence, with 58.5% of voters trusting the party in the lead-up to the February 8 general election.
Voters identified the economy and cost of living (42.5%) as the most urgent policy priority for the next prime minister, followed by combating corruption.
A significant majority (87.4%) indicated they would vote for the same party for both constituency and party-list MPs, signaling strong party alignment.
Nearly 39% of respondents expressed optimism, believing the upcoming election is likely to improve Thailand.

18 Oct 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.