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The October 2024 Thai Political Index survey by Suan Dusit Poll reveals notable shifts in political sentiment, with the opposition outperforming others, scoring highest on the index. The survey, conducted with 2,136 individuals between 25th and 30th October 2024, highlighted public approval for the opposition’s achievements while scrutinising government initiatives.

 

The poll attributed the top index score to the opposition's performance, rated at 5.34 out of 10. However, there were mixed results; the government received praise for its flood relief efforts, earning 40.15% approval. In contrast, drug problem-solving and tackling influential individuals scored lowest at 4.58.

 

Paethongtarn Shinawatra stood out as October's leading government figure, with a 52.81% approval, reflecting public support towards the administration. Meanwhile, Nattapong Ruangpanyawut led the opposition at 37.80%. Anutin Charnvirakul and Sirikanya Tansakul also featured prominently in both the government and opposition ranks.

 

Suan Dusit Poll President, Ms. Pornpan Buathong, noted the Prime Minister's consistent popularity rise since the administration's proactive crisis management. Interventions such as vulnerable group aid and flood relief fostered increasing public support. Nevertheless, Ms. Buathong observed the opposition’s overall score had waned lately, especially over the past 10 months, highlighting the need for more assertive government critique.

 

Professor Vallop Hangthaisong commented on the political landscape, seeing October as a traditional period of heightened political activity in Thailand. Under Paethongtarn’s leadership, measures like the Digital Wallet scheme and regional flood assistance have been credited as timely interventions. However, the government partially faced scrutiny linked to the "Icon" case, a controversial matter under investigation for potential involvement of officials in a pyramid scheme.

 

All eyes remain fixed on how these political dynamics unfold, eagerly watching both opposition effectiveness and government crisis response efforts. Going forward, the Thai public will closely monitor both government initiatives and opposition performance to assess ongoing political accountability.

 

-- 2024-11-04

 

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The survey, conducted with 2,136 individuals between 25th and 30th October 2024, highlighted public approval for the opposition’s achievements while scrutinising government initiatives.

Hardly a comprehensive survey

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The poll attributed the top index score to the opposition's performance, rated at 5.34 out of 10.

Okay - 53.4% for Opposition.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Paethongtarn Shinawatra stood out as October's leading government figure, with a 52.81% approval,

Okay - 52.8% for government.

Math seems odd, GT 100%?

Opposition looks to me to remain strong despite government recent alleged achievements, ie., what has been accomplished historically by the government irrespective of who controls the government.

Nothing unique really being done for Thai citizens by the present government versus two decades of previous governments other than getting UN accreditation for Human Rights Committee.

I am wondering why she is rising??? Nothing has been done yet except some pay outs of the 10k

Why is it that don't trust any of these surveys in Thailand? Are they objective, are they less controlled than the media? I don't think so, there's just no way that 53% of the population could be approving of the work that she's doing.

 

That is absolute and complete nonsense. In this day and age of massive disinformation we have to develop a very powerful nose, and the ability to discern fake news and government sponsored news from truth. 

 

 

A lot of ASEANNOW posters were singing praise to the young Shinawatra lady two years ago.

These same bunch of posters now knocking on her left, right and everywhere. 

Not difficult to find what they wrote two years ago.

 

Furthermore these ASEANNOW posters are doubting and badmouthing the messengers -- The polls too.  

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Hardly a comprehensive survey

For a poll, it is actually quite a large sample size in comparison.  The average sample size in US polls are between  1,000 and 1,500 and this size will yield about a margin of error of 3% with a confidence level of 95%.  Of course I am not privy to their methodology so I cannot comment on if it is a solid poll.

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I am wondering why she is rising??? Nothing has been done yet except some pay outs of the 10k

 

I think you answered your own question.

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Hardly a comprehensive survey

He who pays the piper calls the tune 

13 minutes ago, bkkcanuck8 said:

For a poll, it is actually quite a large sample size in comparison.  The average sample size in US polls are between  1,000 and 1,500 and this size will yield about a margin of error of 3% with a confidence level of 95%.  Of course I am not privy to their methodology so I cannot comment on if it is a solid poll.

This is Thailand... 

8 minutes ago, Hardcastle P said:

He who pays the piper calls the tune 

Exactly.