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Which way for the Social Security Fund?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2023
» Tomorrow, almost a million Social Security Fund (SSF) members will elect board members to help oversee the largest fund in the country, which amounts to 2.3 trillion baht. The election is a first for the 33-year-old fund. Previously, 14 of 20 board members were recruited, while the other six represent the government and SSF.
Palliative care awareness promoted
Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2023
» Health authorities are promoting greater understanding about palliative care and how legal documents can help people make decisions about advanced treatment during the critical stages of a patient’s life.
Thailand faces 20 years of low growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/12/2023
» The World Bank expects Thailand's potential growth to be the lowest among Asean economies over the next 20 years because of the country's ageing demographics and a slowdown in private investment.
Save big trees
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/12/2023
» Our Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) cut down several big trees along Rim Khlong Prapa Road on Monday.
Duo team up for exotic pet hospital
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/12/2023
» Thonglor Pet Hospital has forged a joint venture with Animal Space Exotic Pet Hospital to open an exotic pet hospital at Thonglor Pet Hospital Rama IX branch in April next year, aiming to cash in on growing demand.
Bumrungrad and VitalLife Lead in Longevity Medicine Talks
Published on 11/12/2023
» Thailand’s population structure has changed over time. Today, Thailand’s birth rate is lower than ever before and people are living much longer, which has resulted in an increased elderly population. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council stated that in 2023 Thailand has become an aging society, with 20% of its population being over 60 years of age. In 2040, Thailand will likely join the list of super-aging societies, where 30% of the population is over 60. The result will be an increased socio-economic burden driven by geriatric healthcare costs.
Thailand ESG funds target B10bn investment this month
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/12/2023
» Sixteen local asset management companies launched 22 Thailand ESG (TESG) funds yesterday, with the authorities and brokerages estimating the tax-saving long-term funds could attract roughly 10 billion baht in investment this month.
A spotlight on the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Even though winter winds arrived later than normal this year, Chiang Mai Design Week is on schedule and running for its ninth edition until Sunday, encouraging both local residents and tourists to discover the ancient capital of the Lanna kingdom through 200 intriguing programmes.
Panjawattana upbeat on income growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/12/2023
» SET-listed Panjawattana Plastic, a local manufacturer of plastic containers and plastic auto parts, expects its revenue to grow by 15% next year, driven by sales of plastic products used in daily life and the launch of a medical product.
Tempting tech
Business, Published on 04/12/2023
» The government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has visited several large conglomerates over the past few months in an effort to increase foreign direct investment (FDI), notably in digital and high-tech industries.