Most expect Prayut to stay in power throughout 2022: pollPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha look at reporters as he walks in the Government House compound on Dec 21, 2021. (File photo: Chanat Katanyu)Most people believe Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will remain in power throughout the year while the political situation will be as chaotic as in 2021, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. Respondents were asked how they expect the political, economic and Covid-19 situations to play out in 2022. Concerning the government under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, 45.36% believed Gen Prayut would remain in power throughout the year; 11.47% thought there would be a House dissolution to make way for a new election; 7.85% said there would be cabinet reshuffles; and 7.32% believed Gen Prayut would resign. Asked how the economic situation in 2022 would compare with 2021, 45.73% believed the situation would be worse; 34.04% thought it would be remain the same; and 20.23% believed it would improve.

Source: Bangkok Post January 09, 2022 17:04 UTC