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NESDC warns rapidly ageing society likely to hit economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/03/2022
» The increase in elderly among the Thai population and declining birth rate are expected to hinder the country's future economic expansion, according to a new study by the government's planning unit.
Time to rethink future growth channels
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/04/2021
» The Thai economy faces a spate of challenges with the latest outbreak compounding the difficulty of recovery efforts.
Govt urged to promote savings as society ages
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2021
» The government is being advised to improve savings-related regulations in order to build up financial security, particularly for the elderly.
Health insurance extended
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/12/2019
» In a move to help the government cope with Thailand's ageing society, the cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to let freelance workers up to 65 years of age register under the social security system.
New ministry takes on human factor
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2019
» Suvit Maesincee is the first minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the new ministry established as part of the previous government's bureaucratic reforms.
Japan's elderly housing a guide
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/04/2019
» With the number of elderly increasing, the government is studying Japan's housing management model for that segment to apply it here, especially for low-income families.
From rags to riches
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/06/2018
» Na Pho village in Buri Ram is widely known for its "mudmee" silk, or tie-dye silk, which incorporates intricate traditional geometric and zoomorphic motifs in the fabric. The village also has its own traditional handicraft centre that has attracted 1,000 members who earn additional income of 3,000-5,000 baht each month.
New measures aimed to kindle fertility
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/01/2018
» The cabinet Tuesday approved tax measures to support nurseries and boost Thailand's fertility rate.
Citizens taking initiative in Khon Kaen
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/09/2017
» Of the key provinces that are part of the government's ambitious smart city plans, Khon Kaen appears to have made the greatest progress.
Home scheme open to investors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/08/2017
» The government will let domestic and foreign investors join with government agencies in building housing projects through the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme for low-income earners and the lower-middle class under the Pracha Rat Home scheme.