Shocking survey reveals Thai government’s trust crisis

A recent survey has uncovered a deep-seated distrust among the Thai populace towards their government, with more than 69% of respondents expressing doubts that the government acts in the country’s best interests.

Conducted by the Institute of Future Studies for Development (IFD) from August 17 to 20, the survey sampled 1,251 adults nationwide. The findings paint a troubling picture of a political landscape dominated by unseen forces, with a significant majority of Thais convinced that the country’s main political parties are under the thumb of powerful individuals.

When asked whether they believed the eight leading political parties in Thailand were controlled by influential figures, the responses were overwhelming. Below are the percentages of those who answered in the affirmative:

• Pheu Thai Party: 94%
• Bhumjaithai Party: 92.57%
• United Thai Nation Party: 85.94%
• Palang Pracharath Party: 85.83%
• Chart Thai Pattana Party: 83.38%
• Democrat Party: 82.20%
• Prachachart Party: 81.14%
• People’s Party: 68.07%

The survey also explored public perceptions of governmental decision-making. When asked if they believed these decisions were influenced by people in power, 55.94% responded affirmatively, while 35.82% were unsure. Only a meagre 8.24% believed the government operated independently.

Perhaps the most damning finding was the public’s lack of confidence in the government’s ability to act in the nation’s best interests. A striking 69.32% of respondents stated they do not trust the government to do what is right for the country, leaving just 30.68% with faith in the current administration, reported The Nation.

In related news, ex-PM Srettha Thavisin’s ongoing efforts to address national issues and promote Thailand have failed to win over the majority of voters, according to a survey by NIDA Poll. The poll, published on June 29, also highlighted a decline in the popularity of new PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and a rise in support for the now-defunct Move Forward Party (MFP).

In other news, Bangkok’s bustling streets are abuzz with approval for Governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s performance, as a recent NIDA Poll reveals. After two years at the helm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Chadchart has garnered widespread satisfaction among residents.