May Political Index Falls, Signaling Hopelessness and Boredom in Thais

Suan Dusit Poll reveals the results of a nationwide survey on the Thai Political Index for May 68, which has continued to decline, possibly signaling that Thais are “losing hope” and “bored”.

June 1, 2568 Suan Dusit Poll, Suan Dusit University Survey of public opinions throughout the country The Thai Political Index for May 68 From a sample group of 2,168 people between 26-30 May 68 The overall score of the Thai Political Index for May 68 averaged 4.70 points, down from 68 points in April 4.82. While the indicator with the highest score was the performance of the opposition party, with an average score of 5.29 points, the indicator with the lowest score was the overall economic condition and poverty alleviation, with both scores of 4.31 points.

Prominent government politicians of the month That is Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, 40.87%. Prominent opposition politicians of the month Namely, Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut 50.79% Favorite government achievements of the month That is, to quickly solve tourism problems and restore confidence, 37.55% Favorite opposition work of the month คือ
Check the government's lack of transparency 48.62%

This Ms. Pornphan Buathong, Chairman of Suan Dusit Poll It was stated that the Thai political index score has been continuously decreasing, which may be a sign that Thai people are increasingly “losing hope” and “bored” with Thai politics, amidst rumors of senator collusion, the stability of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai coalition parties, and the 2569 budget debate, which many parties are questioning whether it is worthwhile, transparent, and meets the people’s livelihoods. As a result, the index scores for national administration according to announced policies, problem solving, and people’s well-being have been continuously low, which is worrying.

side Mr. Khemphat Yenpiam, Lecturer, Bachelor of Public Administration Program, School of Law and Politics, Suan Dusit University He said that the government's popularity has started to decline when compared to the past 3 months because the government's economic problem-solving policies have not been able to stimulate the economy to recover. In addition, the government's policies and projects that have been attempted to be pushed out still have people doubting their economic value, transparency in spending the national budget, and the impact that will occur to society.

The government’s attempt to seize absolute political power by playing political games and at the same time trying to maintain the stability of the government to survive until the end of its term has made the government’s problem-solving performance not obvious and not noticeable to the public. On the contrary, the opposition’s overall popularity when compared to the government’s is better, due to the government’s and government agencies’ performance in monitoring and scrutinizing various policies and projects for the public to know. Therefore, if the government wants to increase its popularity, it must try to drive policies and projects related to the people’s livelihoods, economic security, and the suppression of corruption in a tangible way.

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