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Thai mature workers have value
News, Published on 28/10/2024
» After decades of rapid economic growth, Thailand is experiencing trends that are common in developed nations: lower birth rates and longer life expectancies -- leading to rapid population ageing.
Retirement age to go up to 65: ministry
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Recognising visionary leadership and lasting impact
News, Published on 24/10/2024
» Once again, the Bangkok Post celebrates outstanding brilliance and innovation within the corporate sector. In our unwavering commitment to recognising exceptional leadership, we are thrilled to present the "Bangkok Post CEO of the Year 2024" awards.
Invest in WHO for outsize returns
News, Published on 23/10/2024
» In August, 14 of Africa's poorest countries, alongside international organisations and private companies, pledged over US$45 million (1.5 billion baht) to the World Health Organization's (WHO's) new Investment Round, which aims to raise $7.1 billion in voluntary contributions to close its current funding gap for the next four years, improve primary care, and build a more robust, better-trained health workforce.
Advancing Asean
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/10/2024
» Re: "7 Moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'", (Opinion, Oct 15).
Minister urges tax system reshuffle
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2024
» As Thailand's demographics trend older, the nation urgently needs to adjust its tax structure and expand the number of people participating in the tax system to meet future expenses, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thailand locked at 10th in Asia-Pacific power index
Published on 14/10/2024
» Thailand remained in 10th position on an annual index measuring power and influence in the Asia-Pacific region this year, held back by its ageing population.
Protection in the megatrend age
Oped, Published on 08/10/2024
» Social protection systems are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Empowering women and girls: Birth control campaign launches nationwide
Published on 04/10/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Organon (Thailand) Ltd., has launched a campaign to raise awareness and provide accurate information about birth control, aiming to address the issue of unplanned pregnancies in Thai society. Under the theme "I'm Taking Control of My Birth Control," the campaign focuses on empowering Thai women to access effective contraceptive implants at participating hospitals. This initiative aligns with the broader strategy to prevent and reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies, a critical issue impacting family stability, social well-being, and national development.
Asian rally continues in response to China stimulus
Business, Published on 28/09/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia extended gains yesterday as risk appetite across financial markets got a further boost from a series of stimulus measures in China, where stock markets had their best week since 2008. A sharp fall in oil prices also bodes well for disinflation globally.