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NIDA Poll reveals key political issues facing Anutin cabinet

NIDA Poll shows local civil service exam corruption and Senate scandal as major threats to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government stability.

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23 Aug 2026Source: Matichon Politics3 min read (0 views)Last updated 29 Aug 2026
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NIDA Poll reveals key political issues facing Anutin cabinet

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  • NIDA Poll reveals key issues threatening Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government stability.
  • Local civil service exam corruption ranks highest at 62.75%, followed by the Senate scandal at 55.88%.
  • 37.86% of respondents believe the government will certainly not survive these challenges.
  • 41.45% view Anutin bowing to Thaksin Shinawatra as a traditional gesture of respect.

A recent NIDA Poll has unveiled public opinion regarding various critical issues that could directly impact the stability of the government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The survey highlights widespread public concern across multiple fronts, ranging from administrative corruption and political legal cases to economic and social policies.

The specific issues identified by respondents as potential threats to the administration include:

  • Corruption in local government civil service exams at 62.75%
  • Allegations regarding the Senate selection controversy at 55.88%
  • Scrutiny over MP involvement in the Khao Kradong land case at 42.29%
  • Fluctuations in energy prices at 37.33%
  • Thailand-Cambodia territorial disputes at 33.36%
  • Budget planning under the 400 billion baht emergency loan decree at 28.78%
62.75%Exam Corruption
55.88%Senate Scandal
37.86%Won't Survive

Additional concerns noted by the public include agricultural price volatility at 28.17%, stricter gun ownership regulations at 25.27%, stringent criteria for state welfare cards at 24.27%, illegal activities by foreign nationals at 22.98%, and scrutiny over the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society's TH-AI Passport project at 18.17%, while only 5.34% believed no issues pose a severe threat to the government.

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When asked about the administration's capacity to manage these crises, 39.69% of respondents stated it could handle some issues, while 31.99% believed it could handle none. Regarding the survival of the government, 37.86% stated it would definitely not survive, followed by 26.03% who believed it would survive but suffer heavy damage, and 17.94% expecting minor damage.

The NIDA Poll results underscore significant challenges for the administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as it confronts multi-layered political pressure and structural corruption concerns. High public anxiety regarding local exam corruption and institutional controversies highlights that transparency and accountability will serve as decisive factors for the cabinet's long-term political survival.

Finally, regarding Prime Minister Anutin bowing to the lap of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, 41.45% of respondents viewed it as a gesture of respect from a junior to a senior figure, 29.62% considered it a political drama, and 21.60% noted that politics has no permanent enemies or allies.

Source: Matichon Politics

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