Examining Thairath Online's election poll results, the Prachachon Party leads by nearly double, reflecting a desire to see an MP work culture focused more on parliamentary duties than on local area activities.
According to a survey of Thairath Online readers on the topic “Which political party's policy impresses you the most, and what factors would make you choose that party?” The survey was conducted from 18 to 23 January 2026 with up to 14,590 respondents. It found the Prachachon Party overwhelmingly led with 50.00 percent, far ahead of the second-place party, Ruam Thai Sang Chart, at 14.35 percent, and the third-place Pheu Thai Party at 13.71 percent.
In fourth place was the Bhumjaithai Party with 7.64 percent, followed by the Democrat Party at 5.27 percent and the Economic Party at 3.80 percent.
This indicates that Thairath Online readers want the Prachachon Party to govern the country and see its policies as the most appealing to voters.
Delving deeper into “The decisive factors in choosing a party” Two main dimensions emerge: first, addressing cost-of-living problems with 26.68 percent, alongside a desire for governance by a new generation at 25.04 percent. Support also comes from wanting constitutional reform, combating modern crimes such as gray capital and scammers, and dissatisfaction with the previous government, at 14.18 percent, 13.71 percent, and 11.65 percent respectively. These are issues where readers feel the Prachachon Party has clear positions that best address current social concerns. The Thai-Cambodian border issue ranked lowest at 8.74 percent.
Notably, regarding the choice of MPs—both constituency and party list—people overwhelmingly prefer selecting from the same party, at 90.15 percent. As for the preferred qualities of constituency MPs, over half (53.12 percent) want MPs who prioritize parliamentary work, participate in important legislation, represent the people’s voice, and actively debate in parliament. Next was the ability to leverage connections to bring budgets to the area at 21.33 percent, followed by being the first to visit the area at 20.08 percent. The least desired was an MP who frequently sponsors merit-making, ordinations, and funerals at 5.47 percent.
The largest age group among respondents was 46-59 years old at 26.70 percent, followed by those aged 60 and above at 21.39 percent, 26-35 years at 19.13 percent, 36-45 years at 18.26 percent, and 18-25 years at 14.52 percent.
Respondents mainly came from Bangkok and its metropolitan area at 40.34 percent, followed closely by the Central region (including East and West) at 19.01 percent and the Northeast at 17.45 percent. The North accounted for 12.70 percent, and the South the lowest at 10.51 percent.
This survey may indicate that Thai politics is returning to policy-driven discussion and focused parliamentary work as the main criteria citizens use to decide which political party to support in the upcoming election.
