Dusit Poll: People Choose People’s Party as No.1 for Constituency and Party-List MPs, Want Teng as Prime Minister

The Dusit Poll shows the People’s Party as the number one choice for both constituency and party-list MPs. Respondents want "Teng Natthapong" as prime minister, followed by "Yotsanan" and then "Anutin." The poll highlights that policies addressing economic issues and livelihoods influence voting decisions.

On 11 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Dusit Poll from Suan Dusit University conducted a nationwide survey on “Thais and the 2026 Election.” The sample included 2,682 people (surveyed online and in the field) between 6-9 Jan 2026 GMT+7. The summary is as follows.

1. If an election is held, which party would people choose on the party-list?

• Rank 1: People’s Party 34.23%
• Rank 2: Bhumjaithai Party 16.22%
• Rank 3: Pheu Thai Party 16.03%
• Rank 4: Others 11.12% (New Democracy Party, United Thai Nation Party, Thai Sang Thai Party, Thai Khao Mai Party, Ruam Jai Thai Party, Sai Ruam Phalang Party, Palang Pracharath Party, Seri Ruam Thai Party, Kla Tham Party, etc.)
• Rank 5: Undecided 10.25%
• Rank 6: Democrat Party 9.02%
• Rank 7: Economic Party 3.13%

2. Which party would people choose for constituency MPs?

• Rank 1: People’s Party 33.56%
• Rank 2: Pheu Thai Party 18.46%
• Rank 3: Bhumjaithai Party 16.29%
• Rank 4: Undecided 12.98%
• Rank 5: Others 8.65% (Kla Tham Party, United Thai Nation Party, Ruam Phalang Pracha Party, Thai Sang Thai Party, Palang Pracharath Party, Seri Ruam Thai Party, Future Thai Party, etc.)
• Rank 6: Democrat Party 8.05%
• Rank 7: Economic Party 2.01%

3. Who do people want as the next prime minister?

• Rank 1: Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut (People’s Party) 31.99%
• Rank 2: Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat (Pheu Thai Party) 17.45%
• Rank 3: Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul (Bhumjaithai Party) 15.14%
• Rank 4: Undecided 11.63%
• Rank 5: Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva (Democrat Party) 10.81%
• Rank 6: Others 9.18% (Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Thai Sang Thai Party; Pol. Gen. Seripisut Temiyavet, Seri Ruam Thai Party; Capt. Thammanat Prompao, Kla Tham Party; Ms. Treenuch Thienthong, Palang Pracharath Party; Mr. Peeraphan Salirathavibhag, Ruam Thai Nation Party; Mr. Suchatvee Suwansawat, Thai Khao Mai Party)
• Rank 7: Gen. Rangsee Kitiyansap (Economic Party) 3.80%

4. Factors influencing people’s voting decisions (Respondents could choose more than one factor)

• Rank 1: Policies addressing economic issues and livelihoods 52.35%
• Rank 2: Past performance 45.64%
• Rank 3: Leadership and management team 38.03%
• Rank 4: Debates 35.35%
• Rank 5: Party affiliation and political ideology 33.52%

5. Regarding the Thailand-Cambodia border situation, what do people want to say to Thai soldiers?

• Rank 1: Salute and praise Thai soldiers for their sacrifice and dedication 37.15%
• Rank 2: Encourage Thai soldiers defending the homeland 31.16%
• Rank 3: Wish for their safety and good health 14.62%
• Rank 4: Wish for Thai territory to be restored and the conflict to end quickly 11.47%
• Rank 5: Request the military to care for, support, and improve welfare for soldiers protecting the border 5.60%