Nida Poll: Opposition leader and his party most popular

An opinion survey found most respondents liked the opposition-core People's Party (PP) and its leader over Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).

The National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) surveyed 2,500 people nationwide by phone from Sept 18 to 23 and reported the following results on Sunday:

- 35.40% of respondents liked PP the most.

- 18.44% favoured coalition partner Pheu Thai Party.

- 12.08% were for BJT.

- 9.80% liked the opposition Democrat Party

- 7.64% were undecided

Asked what politician they preferred  minister:

- 24.72% of respondents chose PP and opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

- 19.80% undecided.

- 13.76% Prime Minister and BJT leader Anutin.

- 11.28% Yodchanan Wongsawat of Pheu Thai.

- 9.60% Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.