THAILAND

'Multidimensional poverty' a worry despite progress

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024

» While Thailand has managed to cut the number of people living in poverty by half in just seven years, many Thais still live with substandard living conditions-- lacking access to adequate healthcare, education, and sanitation -- especially those living in rural areas, according to the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).