Poll: Local Exam Corruption and Senator Case Hit Anutin Government

Thairath•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

A Nida Poll reveals public perception that corruption and legal cases are threatening the stability of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government.

•Nida Poll surveyed 1,310 people nationwide between August 18-20, 2026.
•Local government exam corruption is seen as the top threat to government stability at 62.75%.
•The public is divided on the survival of Anutin Charnvirakul's government, with 37.86% believing it will not survive.

Overview

•Nida Poll released the survey results on August 23, 2026, based on data collected from August 18-20, 2026.
•62.75% of respondents identified corruption in local government entrance exams as a factor affecting the stability of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government.
•55.88% of respondents cited allegations regarding a Senator collusion case as a threat to government stability.
•42.29% of respondents noted the investigation by Members of Parliament into the Khao Kradong case as a stability risk.
•37.86% of respondents believe the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will certainly not survive the identified issues.
•41.45% of respondents view the act of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul bowing at the lap of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as a gesture of respect from a junior to a senior.
•Other stability risks cited include energy price volatility (37.33%), Thai-Cambodian conflict (33.36%), and a 400 billion baht loan decree budget plan (28.78%).
•39.69% of respondents believe Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will be able to handle some of the stability issues.

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Key Entities

Organization

Nida Poll(นิด้าโพล)

A public opinion survey center that conducted a study on government stability.

National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)(สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์ (นิด้า))

The institution associated with Nida Poll.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

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

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party that some respondents believe will continue to support Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister leading the government mentioned in the poll.

Thaksin Shinawatra(ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️

A former Prime Minister to whom Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul showed respect.

Law

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

A budget spending plan involving a 400 billion baht loan.

Policy

State Welfare Card 2026(สิทธิบัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ 2569)

A government welfare program with strict criteria for eligibility in 2026.