Poll Indicates Public Hopes Next Prime Minister Will Truly Improve Economy and Livelihoods, Wants to Hear Debates from Teng, Noo, and Mark

The King Prajadhipok's Institute poll sees Thai politics deteriorating, with hopes that the next prime minister will genuinely solve economic and livelihood issues. They want to hear debates with 'Teng' ranked first, followed by 'Anutin' and 'Abhisit'. Early candidate announcements influence voting behavior.

On 13 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the King Prajadhipok's Institute Opinion Survey Center (KPI Poll) conducted a survey titled “Public Voice on Politics and the New Election” from 30 Nov to 10 Dec 2025 GMT+7. It sampled 2,016 people aged 18 and over nationwide using multi-stage sampling, collecting data via face-to-face interviews and online questionnaires.

. . . “How do you currently perceive the overall state of Thai politics?” It was found that

• 45.7% said the situation is “getting worse.”
• 41.5% said it is “about the same as before.”
• 9.3% said it is “improving.”
• 3.5% said they “have no opinion.”

Regarding the question “What is the most important quality for the next prime minister?” The results showed that

• 36.2% said “able to truly solve economic and livelihood problems.”
• 17.8% said “honest.”
• 9.2% said “listens to the people.”
• 9.0% said “has vision.”
• 8.5% said “committed to democratic principles.”
• 7.6% said “effective at solving national-level problems.”
• 5.9% said “quick thinker and decision-maker.”
• 4.2% said “experienced in government administration.”
• 1.6% said “clear communicator.”

As for the question “Which party leader’s debate (discussion/speech) would you most like to hear?” (Choose up to 3) It was found that

• 16.2% chose Mr. Nataphong Rueangpanyawut (People's Party).
• 15.7% chose Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul (Bhumjaithai Party).
• 14.2% chose Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (Democrat Party).
• 10.9% had no opinion.
• 10.8% chose Mr. Julphan Amornwiwat (Pheu Thai Party).
• 6.9% chose Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan (Thai Sang Thai Party).
• 6.1% chose Prof. Dr. Suchatvee Suwansawat (Thai Khao Mai Party).
• 6.0% chose General Rangsi Kityanandsap (Economic Party).
• 5.5% chose Mr. Peerapan Salirathavibhaga (United Thai Nation Party).
• 4.5% chose Police General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves (Seri Ruam Thai Party).
• 2.2% chose Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong (Prachachat Party).
• 0.9% chose others (e.g., Mrs. Supajee Sutamphan and Captain Thammanat Prompao).

When asked about “The most urgent policy you want the new prime minister to implement first” It was found that

• 19.4% said “combat corruption.”
• 16.7% said “resolve household debt problems.”
• 16.4% said “reduce cost of living.”
• 13.1% said “resolve issues in the southern border and Cambodia.”
• 11.7% said “reform politics at all levels.”
• 9.9% said “combat call center scams and online crime.”
• 5.7% said “address drug problems and social safety.”
• 2.5% said “reform the health system.”
• 1.9% said “solve environmental issues.”
• 2.7% had no opinion.

As for the next question “Does announcing the prime ministerial candidate in advance affect your voting decision?” It was found that

• 38.9% said “somewhat affects.”
• 29.8% said “greatly affects.”
• 20.4% said “has no influence.”
• 7.6% said “does not affect at all.”
• 3.3% had no opinion.

Finally, when asked “If your preferred party nominates a prime ministerial candidate you dislike, would you switch to another party?” It was found that

• 41.6% said “might switch.”
• 25.2% said “probably would not switch.”
• 17.6% said “definitely would switch.”
• 8.7% said “definitely would not switch.”
• 6.9% had no opinion.