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NIDA Poll: Volunteer Groups Most Neutral, Civil Servants Least

NIDA Poll: Volunteer Groups Most Neutral, Civil Servants Least

MGR Online•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A NIDA Poll survey on political neutrality indicates volunteer organizations are perceived as the most neutral, while civil servants are seen as the least neutral.

  • •A NIDA Poll survey conducted from May 7-11, 2026, examined public perception of political neutrality.
  • •Volunteer organizations and community-based groups were ranked highest in perceived political neutrality.
  • •Civil servants and political commentary pages/influencers were rated lowest in political neutrality.
  • •The majority of the public believes they themselves are relatively politically neutral.

Overview

  • •Survey conducted by NIDA Poll between May 7-11, 2026.
  • •"Volunteer organizations for society" were perceived as the most neutral, with 34.81% "very neutral" and 36.11% "quite neutral".
  • •"Civil servants / state officials" received the lowest neutrality ratings, with only 10.61% "very neutral".
  • •Political commentary pages and influencers were viewed as "not neutral at all" by the highest percentage (31.83%).
  • •37.63% of citizens perceive themselves as "quite neutral" in political matters.
  • •32.75% of citizens perceive themselves as "definitely neutral" in political matters.
  • •The survey aimed to understand public views on the political neutrality of various groups, excluding politicians.
  • •A total of 1,310 individuals aged 18+ participated in the survey across all regions, education levels, occupations, and income groups.

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Key Entities

Organization

NIDA Poll(นิด้าโพล)ℹ️
The poll organization that conducted the survey on political neutrality.
National Institute of Development Administration(สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์)ℹ️
The academic institution that houses the NIDA Poll.
Volunteer organizations for society(องค์กรจิตอาสาเพื่อสังคม)
A group perceived as the most politically neutral by the public according to the NIDA Poll.
Civil servants / state officials(ข้าราชการ / เจ้าหน้าที่รัฐ)
A group perceived as the least politically neutral by the public according to the NIDA Poll.
Political commentary pages / political influencers(เพจวิจารณ์การเมือง-อินฟลูเอนเซอร์การเมือง)
A group perceived as the most "not neutral at all" by the public according to the NIDA Poll.
Community-based organizations(องค์กรภาคประชาชน)
A group ranked second for perceived political neutrality in the NIDA Poll.
Monks / clergy(พระสงฆ์ / นักบวช)
A group ranked third for perceived political neutrality in the NIDA Poll.
NGO personnel (Non-governmental organizations)(บุคลากร NGO (องค์กรพัฒนาเอกชน))
A group ranked fourth for perceived political neutrality in the NIDA Poll.
Mass media(สื่อมวลชน)
A group ranked fifth for perceived political neutrality in the NIDA Poll.
Business association / club officials(ผู้ดำรงตำแหน่งในองค์กร สมาคม ชมรมทางธุรกิจ)
A group with lower perceived political neutrality in the NIDA Poll.

Person

Actors, singers, performers, hosts(ดารา นักร้อง นักแสดง พิธีกร)
Individuals in the entertainment industry perceived with lower political neutrality in the NIDA Poll.