Bangkok: A recent poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has revealed significant dissatisfaction among the public regarding the performance of Paethongtarn Shinawatra's government over the past six months. The survey, which included 1,310 participants from various demographics across the nation, highlights concerns over the effectiveness of several key ministries.
According to Thai News Agency, the poll titled "6 Months of Prime Minister Ung Ing's Government" was carried out between February 24-26, 2025. The results indicate that 34.58 percent of participants expressed that they were not very satisfied with the government's work, while 20.00 percent reported no satisfaction at all. In contrast, only 12.82 percent stated they were very satisfied.
When it comes to the Prime Minister's performance, 32.60 percent of respondents were not very satisfied, and 22.28 percent were not satisfied at all. Meanwhile, 13.36 percent were very satisfied with Paethongtarn Shinawatra's performance.
Public confidence in the government's ability to solve national problems also appears low, with 36.41 percent of those surveyed having little confidence and 26.26 percent having no confidence. Only 12.29 percent reported being very confident in the government's problem-solving capabilities.
The survey also examined satisfaction levels with various government ministries. The Ministry of Public Health received the highest satisfaction rate at 49.47 percent, followed closely by the Ministry of Education at 47.33 percent. However, the Ministry of Commerce ranked highest in dissatisfaction, with 62.44 percent of participants expressing discontent, followed by the Ministry of Labor with 61.22 percent. Other ministries facing high dissatisfaction rates include the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Defense.
These findings provide insight into the public's current perception of government effectiveness, indicating areas where improvements are necessary to increase public trust and satisfaction.