Bangkok: Dusit Poll indicates that in the Thai political index, Anutin Charnvirakul leads the government side, while Abhisit Vejjajiva is prominent among the opposition. Suan Dusit Poll conducted a nationwide survey on the Thai political index for April 2026, involving 2,214 respondents. The findings revealed that Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, is the most prominent government politician with 39.07%. On the opposition side, Abhisit Vejjajiva, a party-list MP and leader of the Democrat Party, leads with 27.82%.
According to Thai News Agency, the survey was conducted by Suan Dusit University both online and in the field from April 27-30, 2026. The overall Thai political index for April averaged 3.79 points, a decrease from March 2026's 3.89 points. The performance of the opposition received the highest score, averaging 4.31 points, whereas addressing drug problems and influential figures received the lowest score, averaging 3.22 points.
The survey also highlighted other prominent government politicians, including Yotsanu Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, with 28.22%; Ms. Supajee Suthamphan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, with 17.01%; Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Energy, with 9.78%; and Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with 5.92%.
In the opposition, notable figures include Rakchanok Srinok, a party-list MP from the People's Party, with 23.25%; Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, with 17.24%; Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the People's Party, with 16.07%; and Capt. Thamanat Promphao, leader of the Kla Tham Party, with 15.62%.
The survey asked respondents about issues they wished to convey to the government, with 49.82% emphasizing economic hardship and the need to reduce the cost of living. Meanwhile, 44.37% urged the opposition to focus on scrutinizing government corruption and budget spending.
Dr. Pornphan Buathong, Chair of Suan Dusit Poll, noted that the declining political index indicates public concern over the overall political climate, national administration, economy, and quality of life, particularly with the lack of visible results in economic and livelihood improvements.
Associate Professor Kanyakan Sathiensukhon from Suan Dusit University suggested that external factors, like the conflict in the Middle East, have impacted public perception, particularly on energy prices affecting electricity, oil, and commodities. The public's dissatisfaction is less with these external factors and more with the government's ability to mitigate their impact, serving as a test of its capabilities.