Bangkok: Dusit Poll indicates that 'Thai people' are becoming bored with politics. Suan Dusit Poll says Thai political index scores continue to decline, reflecting that Thais are increasingly 'losing hope' and 'bored' with Thai politics amid rumors of collusion in the Senate.
According to Thai News Agency, Suan Dusit Poll, Suan Dusit University, surveyed the opinions of 2,168 people nationwide on the Thai Political Index for May 2025. It was found that the sample group gave an average score of 4.70 for the overall Thai Political Index for May 2025, down from 4.82 in April 2025.
The indicator with the highest score was the performance of the opposition party, with an average score of 5.29. The indicator with the lowest score was the overall economic condition and poverty alleviation, with a score of 4.31.
The government politician with the most outstanding role this month was Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra at 40.87 percent, and the opposition politician with the most outstanding role this month was Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut at 50.79 percent.
For the government's favorite work of the month, it was accelerating solutions to tourism problems and restoring confidence, 37.55 percent. For the opposition's favorite work of the month, it was investigating the government's lack of transparency, 48.62 percent.
Ms. Pornpan Buathong, president of Suan Dusit Poll, stated that the Thai political index score has continuously decreased, which may be a sign that Thai people are increasingly 'hopeless' and 'bored' with Thai politics, amidst news of senator collusion, the stability of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai coalition parties, and the debate on the 2026 budget, which many parties are questioning whether it is worthwhile, transparent, and meets the people's livelihoods. As a result, the index scores for national administration according to announced policies, problem solving, and people's well-being have continuously been worryingly low.