Government Minister Thanks Public After Poll Numbers Drop

During an interview at Government House on July 7, 2569, Government Spokesman Paradorn Pattanathabutr responded to declining approval ratings in a recent Nida poll. As a cabinet member, he thanked the public for providing constructive feedback that reflects the government's performance over the past three months. He outlined multiple challenges the administration has faced, including the Middle East conflict and entrenched structural problems like energy, oil, and electricity pricing that affect citizens daily. Paradorn highlighted the government's initiative in exposing hidden electricity charges from highway tolls and defended the administration's approach to combating local corruption, noting this is a longstanding issue that Prime Minister Anutin and Interior Deputy Minister Vorasit are addressing comprehensively rather than superficially.

When asked about criticism of government ministers like himself, Paradorn cited a Thai saying: "Distance proves horses, time proves people," suggesting the administration needs time to show results. He asserted that all cabinet members are working at full capacity during these first three months, though final success must be measured later.

Regarding the approval decline, Paradorn attributed it to expectations management, emphasizing the government faces ongoing policy challenges and structural reforms requiring long-term solutions. When asked about possible internal party politics affecting approval, he denied discord within Palang Pracharat Party, confirming that party leader Anutin, secretary-general Chaiyanan Chidchob, and senior members including Pipat Ratchakij have publicly stated the party remains unified with no cracks.

Paradorn concluded by pledging the government would serve the public with maximum efficiency and thanked citizens for their feedback, humorously adding that he would personally visit the Prime Minister rather than wait to be summoned.