Final Election Poll Reveals 'People's Party-Theng' Leading, Pheu Thai-Yossanan Close Behind

Suan Dusit Poll from Suan Dusit University revealed its final election survey on January 30, 2024, covering nationwide public opinion before the February 8, 2024 election. The poll of 26,621 respondents (100% field survey) between January 16-28, 2024 found the following party list preferences: Party List Preferences: - People's Party: 35.99% - Pheu Thai: 22.13% - Bhumjaithai: 18.92% - Democrat Party: 10.16% - Kla Party: 2.40% - Others: 5.93% - Undecided: 4.47% Constituency MP Preferences: - People's Party: 33.46% - Bhumjaithai: 21.52% - Pheu Thai: 20.60% - Democrat Party: 8.13% - Kla Party: 3.41% - Others: 9.50% - Undecided: 3.38% Prime Minister Preference: - Natthapong Ruangpanyawut (People's Party): 35.07% - Yossanan Wongsawat (Pheu Thai): 21.53% - Anutin Charnvirakul (Bhumjaithai): 16.11% - Abhisit Vejjajiva (Democrat): 12.97% - Thammas Phrompha (Kla Party): 3.61% - Others: 8.49% - Undecided: 2.22% Dr. Pornpan Buathong, head of Suan Dusit Poll, emphasized that while the poll shows People's Party leading, the actual election results depend on voter turnout. She stressed the importance of democratic participation, noting that the final answer lies not in polls, but in the ballot boxes. Political experts highlighted that while the survey reflects current public sentiment, Thailand's parliamentary system involves complex institutional rules, coalition negotiations, and political dynamics that may not directly translate voter preferences into government formation.