The honeymoon period of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appears to be over. Just four months in Government House -- despite the Bhumjaithai Party's commanding majority in the Lower House -- his popularity has declined sharply.
A Nida poll last week placed him second behind Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party. The result reflects growing public doubts, driven largely by corruption allegations surrounding recruitment exams conducted by the Department of Local Administration (DLA) under the Interior Ministry. Police have arrested local officials accused of altering answer sheets and demanding kickbacks in exchange for favorable results.
