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Yodchanan lays out AI-led education reform to tackle inequality
Yodchanan lays out AI-led education reform to tackle inequality
FRIDAY, APRIL 03, 2026
He says transport links, digital systems and labour-aligned curricula must work together to break intergenerational poverty in Thailand.Rapid urban growth deepens inequality across Asia-Pacific
Rapid urban growth deepens inequality across Asia-Pacific
SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026
The Asia-Pacific SDG 2026 report warns that rapid urban growth across the region is widening inequality, with nearly 700 million people living in slums or informal settlements.Thailand's Poverty Increases to 3.4 Million People, Signaling Chronic Issue Amid Economic Growth
Thailand's Poverty Increases to 3.4 Million People, Signaling Chronic Issue Amid Economic Growth
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Pattani and Mae Hong Son continue to rank among the top five provinces with the highest poverty rates in the country for over 15 years. The NESDC points out that the problem is deeply rooted in several provinces, where inequality remains difficult to reduce, with the majority of poverty concentrated in the agricultural sector.Thailand's economic challenges: Soaring private debt, low productivity and rising inequality
Thailand's economic challenges: Soaring private debt, low productivity and rising inequality
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
Thailand's economy struggles with soaring debt, low productivity and rising inequality, with the Bank of Thailand warning of challenges to growth and financial stability in 2026.Wealth at the Apex: World’s Top 500 Billionaires See Net Worth Explode to Record Highs
Wealth at the Apex: World’s Top 500 Billionaires See Net Worth Explode to Record Highs
SATURDAY, JANUARY 03, 2026
The world’s 500 richest people saw their fortunes explode by $2.2 trillion last year, a gain Oxfam claims could lift 3.8 billion people out of povertyJapan income inequality largest on record in 2023
Japan income inequality largest on record in 2023
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Income inequality in Japan was the largest in 2023, reflecting an increase in elderly households earning less than working-generation households, a welfare ministry survey showed Tuesday (December 23).NESDC proposes six urgent measures to tackle poverty and inequality
NESDC proposes six urgent measures to tackle poverty and inequality
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has outlined six urgent policy measures to address rising poverty, structural inequality, and social vulnerability across multiple sectors.Anutin highlights weaknesses in Thailand’s political and legal systems, calls for strengthened rule of law
Anutin highlights weaknesses in Thailand’s political and legal systems, calls for strengthened rule of law
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2025
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the challenges facing Thailand, including inequality and political instability, while emphasising the importance of the rule of law for economic growth and national competitiveness. He called for a cultural shift towards justice for all.From Nepal to Indonesia: when young people challenge the political elite
From Nepal to Indonesia: when young people challenge the political elite
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Gen Z movements in Nepal and Indonesia are reshaping Asian politics, challenging inequality, elite privilege and government failures.Thai economy faces 'chronic disease', structural reform needed
Thai economy faces 'chronic disease', structural reform needed
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor highlights that Thailand's economy is facing deep-rooted structural issues, likening them to a "chronic disease" with declining growth potential, high inequality, and rising household debt.