Dissatisfaction with the policies of the Setthi Thavisin government is growing in Thailand. A poll found that two-thirds of respondents wanted more than the performance of the elected cabinet nine months ago. Economic problems and lack of progress are causing growing frustration among the public.
According to an opinion poll, a large proportion of the Thai population expresses dissatisfaction with the government’s performance of Prime Minister Seththi Thavisin, who took over the country nine months ago.
The poll, conducted by the National Institute for Administrative Development (Nida) on 4 and 5 June, found that two-thirds of respondents were either not satisfied with the government’s performance or not at all satisfied with it.
A total of 1,310 people participated in the survey, and the results showed that about 70 per cent of them were not confident about the government’s ability to solve the country’s problems, as there were no significant changes and no clear results.
Settha, a significant property sector player, needs help revitalising Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, lagging behind its regional counterparts.
Despite this, the government is still working to launch a 500 billion baht household stimulus programme, expected in the fourth quarter of 2024, to boost consumer spending.
In May, the Constitutional Court accepted a petition seeking to remove Setthi from office over appointing a lawyer who had served a prison sentence to a cabinet post. The prime minister presented a speech in his defence.
When asked about possible changes in the government within two months, 43 per cent of respondents in the Nida poll expect Settha to remain in office.
The poll demonstrates the public’s growing disillusionment with the government, which many feel is not meeting expectations. Economic problems, political wrangling and lack of visible progress on the country’s pressing issues all contribute to negative public opinion.
At the same time, despite the criticism, some remain hopeful that Prime Minister Settha can lead Thailand out of the current crisis and into a period of stable development.
However, in order to do so, the Prime Minister will have to overcome many obstacles, gain the people’s trust, and improve economic performance, which, in light of recent events, seems to be a difficult task.
In the coming months, it will be interesting to watch the situation in Thailand and how the Settha Thavisin government will respond to the challenges of the times as it tries to maintain its position and fulfil its election promises.
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