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Abhisit backs Democrats’ 3 PM candidates, says they represent the future Thais want
Abhisit backs Democrats’ 3 PM candidates, says they represent the future Thais want
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025
The Democrat Party has unveiled three prime ministerial candidates for the February 8, 2026 election, with Abhisit Vejjajiva saying the trio reflects the future many Thais want to see.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.NESDC reveals 10 poorest provinces, with 5 trapped in chronic poverty
NESDC reveals 10 poorest provinces, with 5 trapped in chronic poverty
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has released its latest report identifying the 10 poorest provinces in Thailand, with five suffering from chronic poverty for over 15 years.Thailand’s poor reach 3.4m, 870,000 earn just 600 baht per month
Thailand’s poor reach 3.4m, 870,000 earn just 600 baht per month
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Thailand’s poor rose to 3.43m in 2024, with 879,000 earning just 615 baht monthly; NESDC urges farm reform, subsidies and centralised welfare database.Mae Hong Son leads Thailand’s poorest children list for seventh consecutive year
Mae Hong Son leads Thailand’s poorest children list for seventh consecutive year
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Nearly 40% of students in Thailand live in extreme poverty. Mae Hong Son leads, with urgent measures needed to reduce educational inequality.Thailand to host 14th ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication in December
Thailand to host 14th ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication in December
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025
Thailand will host the 14th ASEAN meeting on rural development and poverty eradication in December, highlighting its role in fostering sustainable development.Poverty and Deception Fuel Surge in Illegal Crossings into Thailand
Poverty and Deception Fuel Surge in Illegal Crossings into Thailand
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
Dozens of Cambodian and Myanmar workers arrested in Thailand as they flee poverty and human trafficking schemesLoneliness declared global threat by WHO, claiming 100 lives/hour
Loneliness declared global threat by WHO, claiming 100 lives/hour
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
Loneliness can kill! WHO declares it a global health threat, causing 100 deaths per hour, over 800,000 annually, and affects people of all ages, especially youth and people living in low- and middle-income countriesSDG Index 2025: Thailand tops ASEAN with reduced poverty and better education
SDG Index 2025: Thailand tops ASEAN with reduced poverty and better education
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
Thailand ranks 1st in ASEAN in the 2025 SDG Index, showing strong progress in reducing poverty and improving education. However, further improvements are needed in key areas such as hunger, economic growth, and climate action."India’s extreme poverty rate declines from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23: World Bank
India’s extreme poverty rate declines from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23: World Bank
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
India has lifted 171 million people from extreme poverty in the decade between 2011-12 and 2022-23, as per the International Financial Institutions.