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Health Dept sounds alarm on falling birth rate
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2024
» PHETCHABUN: Thailand will face a labour shortage over the next 60 years with elderly people outnumbering those of working age if the declining birth rate remains unchecked, according to Heath Department director-general Atchara Nithiapinyasakul.
Excise considers new green tax measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Excise Department plans to implement four tax measures for the environment and society this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Varawut backs pension boost in principle
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Monday said he supported the idea of increasing the monthly allowance for the elderly to 3,000 or 5,000 baht, but that any rise must be financially sustainable for the country.
No excuses in 2024
News, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2024
» Each New Year comes with new hopes for a better future. As 2024 unfolds, Thais have numerous expectations from the Srettha Thavisin administration.
Ratch and Principal invest in hospital
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2023
» SET-listed Ratch Group, a power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, continues to invest in the medical business by teaming up with Principal Healthcare to build a new hospital in the northeastern province of Mukdahan.
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.
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.