PUBLISHED: 29 Dec 2024 at 08: 09
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the opposition and the Women’s Party is the most favoured option for the placement of prime minister, just leading Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in an opinion surveys.
When well, his party is the most common group picked up 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 across the country from December 19 to December 24.
According to the study, 29.85 % of people thought of Mr. Natthaphong as their preferred choice for the presidency because he upheld the party’s values and his jobs were filled with a friendly crowd of young people.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn, the daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the head of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, is next in line for the top spot.
Of all respondents, 28.80 % picked her as their most favourite prime minister candidate. They understood that she had experience in business management, represented the younger generation and had present political view.
Respondents in the third biggest group, 14.40 %, were undecided.
Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, who is also the president of the United Thai Nation Party, was chosen by the third largest party, 10.25 %. The respondents regarded him as a trustworthy and compassionate president.
Anutin Charnvirakul, president of Bhumjaithai which is the second largest partnership group, came second with help from 6.45 % of all responders. They thought of him as a competent chief who was committed to promoting the nation.
Other candidates included Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, Democrat Party leader, and Thai Sang Thai Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, who received support from 4.95 % of respondents, Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, who received 1.70 % of respondents ‘ support, and Democrat Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, who received 1.05 %.
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 previous Nida ballot, the Women’s Party had the highest voter support for Ms. Paetongtarn’s candidacy for the position of prime minister, despite the People’s Party having the lowest approval rating.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra