Sardusit Poll: Majority of Thais Lack Confidence in Anutin Government's Welfare System

Key summary

A Sardusit Poll survey conducted by Suan Dusit University between October 20 and 23 found that 68.9% of respondents believe the state should prioritize assistance for people with disabilities and those needing special help, while 64.93% cited disaster victims and 64.22% mentioned elderly care. Regarding access to welfare rights, 46.29% stated access is quite limited, compared to 31.44% who said it is quite accessible. When asked how to increase welfare, 48.32% suggested reallocating budgets from other areas and 48.14% proposed that large profitable businesses pay higher taxes. Only 39.66% expressed some confidence in the welfare system of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government, while 47.53% felt current welfare helps improve living standards only a little.