Suan Dusit Poll on Government No-Confidence Debate

Khaosod•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

A Suan Dusit Poll indicates that the majority of the public remains skeptical that no-confidence debates will effectively monitor government performance.

•Suan Dusit Poll surveyed 1,267 people nationwide between August 18-21, 2026.
•The most desired debate topics are economic and livelihood issues (80.58%) and local exam fraud (54.54%).
•54.30% of respondents do not believe the no-confidence debate will help monitor the government's work.

Overview

•Suan Dusit Poll conducted a nationwide survey between August 18 and 21, 2026, and released results on August 23, 2026.
•80.58% of respondents want the no-confidence debate to focus on economic and livelihood problem solving, followed by local exam fraud at 54.54%.
•54.30% of the sample population do not believe that no-confidence debates help monitor government performance.
•Dr. Pornpan Buathong stated that the public expects serious investigation of allegations and accountability from those involved.
•Mr. Nontawat Suwan noted that people view the no-confidence debate as a mechanism for checks and balances but want practical results beyond parliamentary votes.
•50.28% of respondents believe the overall Thai political situation is unlikely to change after the no-confidence debate.
•Mr. Nontawat Suwan suggested the debate should be used to improve confidence, legitimacy, and long-term political stability in Thailand.

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Key Entities

Organization

Suan Dusit Poll(สวนดุสิตโพล)

A pollster at Suan Dusit University that surveys public opinion.

Suan Dusit University(มหาวิทยาลัยสวนดุสิต)

The university hosting Suan Dusit Poll and the School of Law and Politics.

School of Law and Politics(โรงเรียนกฎหมายและการเมือง)

An academic department within Suan Dusit University where Mr. Nontawat Suwan teaches.

Person

Dr. Pornpan Buathong(ดร.พรพรรณ บัวทอง)

The Chairperson of Suan Dusit Poll.

Mr. Nontawat Suwan(นายนนทวัฒน์ สุวรรณ)

A lecturer at the School of Law and Politics, Suan Dusit University.