Bangkok: A recent Nida Poll has revealed that 75% of citizens trust the military to protect national interests in the ongoing Thai-Cambodian situation.

According to Thai News Agency, the survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) aimed to assess public trust and satisfaction with various sectors involved in resolving the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

The poll, conducted among citizens aged 18 and over on August 4-5, 2025, found that 75.73% of respondents expressed a high level of trust in the military, with 19.31% trusting it somewhat. In contrast, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai government received significantly lower trust levels, with 41.76% and 54.58% of respondents expressing no trust at all, respectively.

Public satisfaction mirrored these trust levels, with 75.42% reporting high satisfaction with the military’s role in the conflict. Conversely, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai government again received lower satisfaction ratings, with 40.31% and 54.43% expressing complete dissatisfaction, respectively.

Regarding solutions to the Thai-Cambodian conflict, 41.98% of respondents favored serious diplomatic negotiations. Other suggested measures included economic pressure and governmental change to improve conflict resolution efficiency. Additionally, 23.97% of respondents supported increasing border troops, while 21.30% advocated for international action against Cambodia.

The poll also addressed public opinion on hospital practices concerning the acceptance of Cambodian patients. A majority, 51.37%, believed that no Cambodian patients should be accepted for treatment, regardless of their residency status. Meanwhile, 35.81% supported treating only those residing in Thailand.

These findings highlight the complexity of public opinion on the Thai-Cambodian situation, emphasizing the military’s trusted role in national protection and the preference for diplomatic solutions.