Poll: Voters unconvinced by cash handout schemesListen to this articleThe Election Commission conducts a simulation for election officials to prepare them for the upcoming general election and referendum, at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi, on Thursday. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Political parties' promise on cash freebies had no impacts on voters when they cast the ballot in the new election, a KPI poll said on Friday. The survey by King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI) said 67% of the respondents did not consider cash handout schemes a factor when they go to polling stations on Feb 8. Most voters believed the pledge was used only to woo voters with little impacts on making the country better, it added. The survey was conducted from Dec 26-29 by asking 2,000 eligible voters across the country.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2026 06:51 UTC