MFP leader top PM pick in latest survey
Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), emerged as Bangkok voters’ top choice for prime minister in the latest poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
This is the first Nida poll in which Mr Pita comes out on top. Previously he has consistently trailed Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party.
The poll was conducted among 2,500 eligible voters aged 18 and above from various education and socioeconomic backgrounds in Bangkok’s 50 districts between March 15 and 21.
When asked which candidate will they support in the next election, 25.08% favoured Mr Pita, slightly over Ms Paetongtarn, who received 24.2%.
Ranked third was Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (18.24%), followed by Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan of the Thai Sang Thai Party…
