Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is the most popular choice for the post of prime minister under the current election law, followed by Khunying Sudarat Keyurapan of the Pheu Thai Party, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration or Nida Poll. The poll was conducted on May 8-9 on 1,250 people aged 18 and above of various levels of education and occupations throughout the country to compile their opinions on the best choice for prime minister under the current Election Act. Asked to name the person they want to be the next prime minister, Gen Prayut came first with 32.24%, followed by Khunying Sudarat of the Pheu Thai Party with 17.44%. The most popular choices were as follows:Gen Prayut (32.24%) Khunying Sudarat of the Pheu Thai Party (17.44%) Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Democrat Party leader (14.24%) Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, co-founder of the Future Forward Party (10.08%) Pol Lt Col Viroj Pao-in, the Pheu Thai Party leader (7.92%) Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temiyavej, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party (6.04%) Chuan Leekpai, former prime minister, of the Democrat Party (3.44%) Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak (2.08%) Piyabut Saengkanokkul, co-founder of the Future Forward Party (0.72%) Anuthin Charnvirakul, the Bhumjaithai Party leader (also 0.72%) Maj Gen Songklod Tipayarat of the Palang Chart Thai Party (0.64%)Asked which political party they want to form the core of the next government, the Pheu Thai Party came first with 32.16%, followed by the Palang Pracharat Party (which supports Gen Prayut for prime minister) at 25.12%. The Big Issue: The empty chairs of Buri RamRelated video: The Big Issue

Source: Bangkok Post May 13, 2018 03:35 UTC