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Act now on ageing society before it's too late
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2018
» In the next three years, people aged over 60 in Thailand will account for 13.8 million, or 20% of the population. This means in a group of five, there will be one elderly person. In demographic science, a country where 20% of its people are aged 60 years old or higher is categorised as an ageing society.
NSF aims to provide sustainable pensions for all
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/11/2020
» The National Savings Fund (NSF) targets a 10-year return of at least 3% for long-term investment in order to provide fund members with sustainable pensions.
State mulls higher NSF contributions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2022
» The Finance Ministry is considering a higher government contribution to the National Savings Fund (NSF) in order to increase retirees' income, says Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
State NSF offerings to rise by B2bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2023
» The government is expected to spend between 1.8 billion and 2 billion baht per year on higher contributions to National Savings Fund (NSF) members, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Ministry estimates B2tn available for party pledges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2023
» The new government will have room to spend at least 2 trillion baht to fulfil its populist campaign pledges, according to a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
Expansion of retirement lottery eligibility mooted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry may consider expanding the group of people eligible to purchase retirement lottery tickets.
Warning over inadequate funding for pensions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has warned that the Social Security Fund (SSF) may be insufficient to handle long-term payments.
State salaries and benefits face scrutiny
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/09/2024
» The Comptroller-General's Department, the Budget Bureau and the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) are considering how to reform salaries and benefits in all government sectors.