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'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).
Poverty makes elderly care 'difficult'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/09/2019
» Experts have raised concerns over the number of young people entering the workforce who will have to support the elderly, but who have poor education and live in poverty.