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Free MRT rides for over-60s on four lines this Songkran
Free MRT rides for over-60s on four lines this Songkran
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Thailand will offer free MRT travel on four lines for passengers aged 60 and over from April 13-15, 2026, to support Songkran travel and family outingsVAT increase proposal aims to boost government revenue and improve senior benefits
VAT increase proposal aims to boost government revenue and improve senior benefits
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
A proposal to increase VAT to 10% could generate an additional 200,000-300,000 million THB annually, with plans to allocate funds to senior welfare and tax reform.Thai Silver Economy Projected to Hit 3.5 Trillion Baht in Consumption
Thai Silver Economy Projected to Hit 3.5 Trillion Baht in Consumption
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
National policy shift aims to transform seniors into an economic powerhouse, with consumption set to rise sharply and new job markets opening up for older workersBMA organises Senior Health Contest to promote holistic well-being
BMA organises Senior Health Contest to promote holistic well-being
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
(June 30, 2025) – Sunthorn Sunthornchart, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), presided over the opening ceremony of the Senior Health Contest 2025, organised by the Health Department.Govt plans flat 1,000 baht allowance for all seniors
Govt plans flat 1,000 baht allowance for all seniors
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Age-based payments to be scrapped in favour of uniform rate, after proposal for 3,000 baht allowance deemed too expensive2nd phase of 10,000-baht handout to happen before Feb, govt insists
2nd phase of 10,000-baht handout to happen before Feb, govt insists
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2024
Rumours on social media that government has no money to continue the handout campaign deniedGovt postpones considering 10,000-baht handouts for elders
Govt postpones considering 10,000-baht handouts for elders
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2024
Further study on relevant laws is required, Prime Minister Paetongtarn saysElderly likely to receive 10,000-baht handout in 2nd phase
Elderly likely to receive 10,000-baht handout in 2nd phase
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The deputy finance minister said senior citizens aged 60 and above are being prioritised as they face a greater challenge in earning income