Paetongtarn leads Natthaphong for PM but People’s Party crushes Pheu Thai: polll

PUBLISHED: 30 Mar 2025 at 11: 19

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, centre, stands with Opposition Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who went to greet her after the premier survived a no-confidence motion on March 26. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, center, stands with Opposition Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who went to visit her after the top survived a no-confidence action on March 26. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, head of the Pheu Thai Party, is most represented for the post of prime minister while the People’s Party remains the most popular democratic group in a poll for the 1st quarter of 2025 conducted by Nida Poll. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

In the previous Nida surveys, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the opposition and the People’s Party, was the most represented option for the placement of prime minister, just leading Ms Paetongtarn, and his group had a large lead over the ruling Pheu Thai Party. &nbsp,

The ballot was carried out on Mar 24-27 by telephone conversations with 2, 000 respondents aged 18 and over of different levels of education, activities and wages throughout the country.

Asked who they would help for the article of prime minister now, the responses were as follows:

– 30.90 % were for Paetongtarn” Ung-Ing” Shinawatra of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, the current prime minister. The respondents said they admired Pheu Thai’s plans and wanted to give Ms Paetongtarn and her group a more opportunity to prove their responsibility.

– 22.90 % for Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of the People’s Party. He was favoured for representing a new era of authority, with features such as clarity, fairness, and plans that appeal with the government.

– 23.50 % said they were yet to get someone appropriate for the post&nbsp,

– 8.45 % for Pirapan Salirathavibhaga of the United Thai Nation Party according to his knowledge, dignity, and obvious policy way.

– 3.90 % for Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan of the Thai Sang Thai Party, citing her leadership experience, honesty, and strong political stance.

Other choices included Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul who received support from 2.85 % of respondents, Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on who had 1.70 % of respondents ‘ support and Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, 1.20 %.

People’s Party continues to lead Pheu Thai

When asked which political party they presently support, the People’s Party&nbsp, came first with 37.10 %, followed by the Pheu Thai Party ( 28.05 % ),” no suitable political party” ( 13.75 % ), the United Thai Nation Party ( 8.75 % ), the Democrat Party ( 3.65 % ), the Bhumjaithai Party ( 3.35 % ), the Thai Sang Thai Party ( 2.00 % ), and the Palang Pracharath Party ( 1.85 % ).

The rest, 1.50 %, were for other political parties including Prachachat Party, Chartthaipattana Party, Chart Pattana Party, Klatham Party, Thai Ruamphalang Party, Liberal Party, and Pen Tham Party.