Bangkok: ‘Mahidol Poll’ has disclosed that the Ministry of Defense is the most preferred for a cabinet reshuffle among the public, with 46.75% of respondents supporting this change.
According to Thai News Agency, a survey conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunee Kalayajit and her team at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, revealed insights into public opinion on cabinet adjustments. The study involved face-to-face and phone surveys, as well as online interviews with 11,802 participants across various regions of Thailand between June 5-11, 2025.
The survey found that a significant majority, 87.6%, of respondents expressed a desire for a cabinet reshuffle. This sentiment stems from dissatisfaction with the government’s performance, particularly in addressing economic issues, fulfilling campaign promises, and managing corruption. Respondents cited a lack of leadership and transparency, as well as unaddressed welfare and quality of life concerns, including local issues such as the Thai-Cambodian border dispute.
Conversely, 12.4% of respondents preferred maintaining the current cabinet. This group believes in the government’s efficiency, honesty, and understanding of the populace. They also emphasize the importance of stability and ongoing development, expressing concern that a reshuffle might lead to inexperience, conflict, or political maneuvering.
Regarding specific ministries, the survey highlighted that aside from the Defense Ministry, the Ministry of Finance (41.86%), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (38.26%), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (28.93%), and Ministry of Tourism and Sports (27.89%) were also prioritized for reshuffling. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was close behind at 27.88%.
Interestingly, the Ministry of Interior, despite its historical significance and previous political assertions by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, ranked 12th, with 18.03% of respondents wanting changes. This reflects a lower priority for reshuffle compared to other ministries.