Abhisit popular, but Suthep not

Pheu Thai Party party list MP Chalerm Yoobamrung from the Opposition got 48 per cent and Pheu Thai Party MP Jatuporn Prompan 21 per cent.

The ministries most favoured by respondents were Education, Health and Finance, respectively.

Meanwhile, Parliamentary reporters condemned the Lower House as a "bad-barbaric-boot out" because both government and Opposition MPs resorted to violence and bad behaviour over the past year. The Senate was hailed "a leaking net" because of alleged nepotsim by Senators who could not screen laws effectively as they are supposed to.

House Speaker Chai Chidchob was called a "funny and cunning old man" for his use of humours to draw laughs from MPs to relieve stress after heated arguments or debate during House meetings. Chai's humour had saved the House from further conflict and turmoil several times.

Senate Speaker Prasopsuk Boondet was described as a "moving pillar" because of his lack of leadership and failure to be a firm. He had disappointed the public by giving in to pressure and interest groups.

Chalerm was named a "dying star" due to lacklustre performances of late. He had previously been seen as a rising star but had not been find more hard-hitting revelations against his rivals.

The Pheu Thai Party also gave nicknames to prominent politicians, starting with Abhisit who they called the "caretaker PM" because of supposed indecisiveness and failure to name a national police chief. Suthep was named "Thaug who takes every way possible" for his efforts to do anything to help the government survive as long as possible. Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij was named "a stubborn child who insists on seeking a loan" but fails to explain how the money can be wisely used or repaid.

Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya was dubbed "a hooligan minister" for his statements attacking Combadian Prime Minister Hun Sen. Transport Minister Sophon Saram was named "Sophon na Tollway" for allowing the Don Muang Tollway to increase its fee even though its contract had legal snags.

Deputy PM Korbsak Sabhavasu was named "Lord of the mess" after corruption allegations in the Office of Sufficiency Economy for Community Development, which he oversaw.

Pheu Thai Party Nan MP Dr Cholnan Srikaew was named "a rising star" for his competence and remarkable reasoning skills during House sessions.