Race for PM’s chair wide open, survey finds

Most voters have yet find to stay on their preferred PM candidate in the forthcoming general elections, according to an opinion poll with the National Institute associated with Development Administration (Nida).

The particular poll was performed on Sept 15-21 among 2, five hundred people aged 18 and over. This aimed to pin down the political figures believed most suitable as the next prime minister. The survey may be the third of a quarterly series carried out with the pollsters.

Almost one within four (24. 1%) respondents said nobody was suitable for the post while twenty one. 6% chose Microsoft Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Thailänder premier Thaksin Shinawatra and head of the Pheu Thai loved ones.

The reasons given for her recognition include a desire for someone from the younger era to take the helm of the country’s management, along with widespread affinity for the Pheu Thai Party and the Shinawatra family.

However , the popularity of Ms Paetongtarn slipped from the previous survey in June which about 25. 2% said they wanted her to be the leading.

About 10. 5% supported Mr Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move ahead Party, citing their political ideology as well as the party’s policies. Their popularity also dropped from 13. 2% in the second survey.

Coming in the fourth was Style Prayut Chan-ocha along with 10. 1% of those asked backing the suspended Prime Minister.

Their popularity also decreased from 11. 6% in last survey. His supporters mentioned a belief in his honesty and straightforwardness as reasons they will backed him, adding he had led the country through a difficult time.

Retaining her fifth spot from the last poll had been Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan (9. 1%), leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party. The girl popularity, however , improved from 6. 8% last survey. Participants admired her achievements and experience and also wanted to give a girl a chance to run the nation.

Following in the poll was Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves (6. 2%), leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Celebration, followed by Anutin Charnvirakul (2. 4%), innovator of the Bhumjaithai Party, Dr Cholnan Srikaew (2. 2%), innovator of the Pheu Thai Party, Chadchart Sittipunt (2. 1%), the current Bangkok governor, Korn Chatikavanij (2. 1%) of the Chat Pattana Party, Somkid Jatisripitak (1. 9%) from the Sang Anakhot Thailänder Party and Jurin Laksanawisit (1. 6%), leader of the Liberal Party.

When asked about present political affiliations, 34. 4% named the particular Pheu Thai Celebration while 24% mentioned “none”.

About 13. 5% chose the Move Forward Celebration, 7. 5% selected the Democrat Party, followed by 5. 5% for the Palang Pracharath Party, 3% the Thai Sang Thai Party, 2 . 5% the Seri Ruam Thai Party, 2 . 3% the Bhumjaithai Party and 1% the Chart Pattana Party.

About 2 . 4% said they had no answer or are not interested in any politics party.