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Suggestions to help the Thai economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2024
» Thailand should focus on promoting only selected S-curve industries, expanding financial access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improving the technology and science infrastructure to improve the country's competitiveness, say business leaders.
Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Region 'must tackle ageing population'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/09/2024
» Bali - Governments of Asia-Pacific countries are being urged to come up with plans to cope with their rapidly ageing populations, as older people are expected to comprise nearly 20% of the regional population by 2050.
Urban planning for an ageing society
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2024
» While smart cities are seen as providing some of the solutions to the problems thrown up by an ageing society in Thailand, the needs of the elderly should in fact be put at the heart of smart city construction, according to academics from Chulalongkorn University.
Co-payment option likely in 2025
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2024
» The co-payment option, likely to take effect in January, will benefit the insurance industry in the long run as the model seeks to reduce unnecessary claims, lower premium costs and improve affordability for health insurance in an aged society, as Thailand is now dubbed, says Maybank Securities.
Sign up for a medicine hackathon at Siriraj Hospital
Life, Published on 27/08/2024
» Interested doctors, nurses, pharmacists, marketers, students and graduates have until the end of the month to apply for "Siriraj x MIT Hacking Medicine", a three-day hackathon which will take place at the Grand Auditorium, Srisavarindira Building of Siriraj Hospital, from Nov 1-3.
Siriraj and MIT Host Southeast Asia's First Aged Care Hackathon
Published on 23/08/2024
» Following two successful hackathons in the past two years, Siriraj Hospital is set to make history by collaborating with MIT Hacking Medicine, a student-led initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that has helped launch over 100 companies since its founding in 2010, for the third edition of its annual hackathon event.
Gold card scheme at risk of collapse
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» Health experts say the universal healthcare policy, aka the 30-baht gold card scheme, is unlikely to provide adequate security to every citizen, suggesting the scheme be reformed for financial sustainability in the future.
Championing accessibility
Life, Published on 19/08/2024
» Pat Bourne, Ireland's ambassador to Bangkok, self-identifies as a part-time advocate for disability. Upon arriving in Thailand two years ago, he hit the ground running, making it a part of his mission to identify and champion businesses that support equal accessibility and inclusivity.
Ageing society a boost for care industry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The country's ageing society is helping the elderly care industry to thrive, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).