NIDA Poll on Stability of Anutin Government

Matichon•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

A NIDA Poll conducted in August 2026 explores public opinion on issues threatening the stability of the government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

•NIDA Poll surveyed 1,310 people nationwide between August 18-20, 2026.
•Corruption in local government exams is the top concern for government stability at 62.75%.
•37.86% of respondents believe the government under Anutin Charnvirakul will definitely not survive.
•41.45% of respondents view Anutin Charnvirakul bowing to Thaksin Shinawatra as a gesture of respect from a junior to a senior.

Overview

•NIDA Poll conducted the survey between August 18-20, 2026.
•62.75% of the 1,310 respondents identify corruption in local government exams as the primary issue affecting the stability of the government under Anutin Charnvirakul.
•Other significant threats to stability include allegations of Senator collusion (55.88%) and MP inspections of the Khao Kradong case (42.29%).
•39.69% of respondents believe Anutin Charnvirakul will be able to handle some of the stability issues, while 31.99% believe Anutin Charnvirakul will not be able to handle them at all.
•37.86% of respondents state that the government under Anutin Charnvirakul will definitely not survive.
•41.45% of respondents interpret the action of Anutin Charnvirakul bowing to Thaksin Shinawatra as a sign of respect from a junior to a senior.
•9.62% of respondents believe Anutin Charnvirakul bowing to Thaksin Shinawatra signals that the Pheu Thai Party will continue to support Anutin Charnvirakul.

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Key Entities

Organization

NIDA Poll(ศูนย์สำรวจความคิดเห็น สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์ (นิด้าโพล ))

The entity that conducted the survey on government stability between August 18-20, 2026.

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

The political party that some respondents believe will continue to support Anutin Charnvirakul.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The ministry whose TH-AI Passport project is being scrutinized.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister whose government's stability was the subject of the NIDA Poll.

Thaksin Shinawatra(ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️

A former Prime Minister who received a respectful bow from Anutin Charnvirakul.

Law

Emergency Decree for 400 Billion Baht Loan(พระราชกำหนด (พ.ร.ก.) กู้เงิน 4 แสนล้านบาท)

A budget spending plan mentioned as a potential factor affecting government stability.

Policy

State Welfare Card 2026(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ 2569)

A welfare program with strict criteria for receiving rights, cited as a stability concern.