Natthapong edges Paetongtarn for PM, People’s Party crushes Pheu Thai: poll

Women’s Party currently leads Pheu Thai in terms of popularity.

Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut
Opposition head Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the opposition and the Women’s Party, is the most favoured option for the place of prime minister, just leading Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in an opinion poll.

His group is also the most popular gathering chosen by responders.

As part of its quarterly surveys on the popularity of political parties, the National Institute of Development Administration ( Nida ) conducted the survey on 2, 000 people sampled across the country from December 19 to December 24.

According to the study, 29.85 % of people thought of Mr. Natthaphong as their favorite choice for the championship because he upheld the rules of his party and his opportunities were admired by young people.

The daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the head of the ruling Pheu Thai Party is Prime Minister Paetongtarn, who is also the second most popular option.

Of all respondents, 28.80 % picked her as their first choice for prime minister. They believed that she had experience in business management, represented the younger generation and had a current social standpoint.

Respondents in the third biggest group, 14.40 %, were undecided.

10.25 % of the group, which includes former United Thai Nation Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, is the president of the fourth-largest group. The respondents regarded him as a trustworthy and compassionate head.

Anutin Charnvirakul, president of Bhumjaithai – the second largest coalition party – came second with help from 6.45 % of all responders. They thought of him as a worthy leader who was committed to promoting national development.

Other candidates included Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, Democrat Party leader, and Thai Sang Thai Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, who received 4.95 % of respondents ‘ support.

Regarding the popularity of political parties, the People’s Party of Mr Natthaphong received the most support, from 37.30 % of respondents, followed by Ms Paetongtarn’s Pheu Thai ( 27.70 % ), Thai United Nation ( 10.60 % ), Bhumjaithai ( 5.15 % ), Democrat ( 3.40 % ) and Palang Pracharath ( 3.05 % ).

In a prior Nida ballot, the People’s Party was the most well-liked political party while Ms. Paetongtarn was the most popular choice for the position of prime minister.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra