Surveying opinions: Did the Bhumjaithai Party really break its promises? Asking voters whether they will continue supporting the People's Party or call it quits.
After Thai politics reached another critical turning point, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives, returning the decision to the people with elections scheduled for early 2026. This came amid intense criticism, especially regarding the MOA deal between the People's Party and Bhumjaithai Party aimed primarily at constitutional reform.
This issue became a heated debate to close out 2025 when, in the final parliamentary vote, Bhumjaithai and members of the Senate decided to maintain Senate powers. This contradicted the People's Party's intention to reduce the authority of independent constitutional bodies and the Senate, causing the mission to draft a new constitution under the MOA terms to fail. This raised questions about the value and risks of the People's Party's strategy.
Thairath Poll conducted an online survey to gauge public sentiment and the decision direction of eligible voters ahead of the 2026 elections on the question:"Did the People's Party 'lose face' or 'do their best'? A poll assessing reactions after the MOA deal with Bhumjaithai collapsed."The survey focuses on three main issues:
1. Perspectives on the decision to make the MOA
How the public views the People's Party's strategy of supporting Bhumjaithai in exchange for constitutional amendment conditions—whether it was a strategic mistake or an understandable effort to find a solution for the country, given that the People's Party has consistently expressed distrust of Bhumjaithai from the start.
2. Impact on voter base and election decisions
Whether the political turmoil and instability in parliament affect voters' confidence in the People's Party, and the extent to which it will influence their choices in the next election.
3. Bhumjaithai Party's stance
Regarding the vote that went against the MOA terms, public opinion considers whether this constitutes a political breach of promise or is simply a normal mechanism of power negotiation.
Thairath Online invites readers to share their views and feedback through the questionnaire starting today, to provide information back to all political parties in this initial phase before the upcoming general election. The poll is available athttps://poll.thairath.co.th/campaign/peoples-party-moa-poll