Ekniti Warns Reform Strategy Is Thailand's 'Last Chance' to Stay Competitive
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas outlines a three-point overhaul targeting green energy, an ageing workforce, and skill development to boost national growth
Government revisits plan to raise civil service retirement age to 65
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Thailand is revisiting the proposal to extend the civil service retirement age from 60 to 65, a reform aimed at addressing the ageing population and labour shortages.
Thailand projected to face shortage of over 250,000 care economy workers by 2037
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2025
An ILO report projects Thailand will need over 250,000 more home care workers for its ageing population by 2037, urging investment in a fair and sustainable care economy
Varawut highlights structural problems pose by Thailand’s ageing population
FRIDAY, JULY 05, 2024
Thailand’s population crisis is a structural issue faced by many countries worldwide, particularly affecting some vulnerable sections, Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, said on Thursday.
How digital literacy initiatives bridge generational divide in Thailand
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
The spotlight was on intergenerational solidarity, when experts delved into the challenge of boosting digital literacy among the elderly – a critical issue amid Thailand’s ageing population and persistent cybersecurity issues.
Many factors responsible for more people tying knot last year
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
There was a sizable uptick in the number of new marriages registered last year in China after nine straight years of decline, amid concerns about falling birthrates and a growing ageing population.