TDRI urges Thailand to adopt policies for longevity society before it is too late Extend retirement age. Support labour-saving technology. Promote active ageing. Help workers learn new skills. Set up old-age insurance system. And reduce the number of conscripts to ease labour shortage. Thailand needs to implement these measures to sustain economic growth as the […]
Chatsumal Mongkolsiri Should Thai people working in other Asean countries continue being part of the Thai social security system so they can enjoy the benefits, especially the pension, when they return home? Should Thai workers receive the same labour rights as the locals when they are working in other Asean countries? If the answer is […]
Wannapha Kunakornvong We may not know when death will strike, but we can certainly choose to have a good death. However, if you don’t know how to do it, you are not alone. The right to have a good death is the right to pass away naturally and peacefully without having to go through painful […]
Kannika ThampanishvongPramon Karnchanapimonkul The impacts of climate change and global warming are severely affecting tourism all over the globe, and Thailand is no exception.For instance, Colorado boasts the largest winter tourism industry in the United States. But it is already experiencing rises in temperature, large declines in snowpack and shorter winter seasons – all of […]
Kirida Bhaopichitr Kittiphat Buaubol The Thai economy is projected to grow 3.8% in 2019, slightly below this year’s 4.2%. The main reason is slower growth in the global economy. This will lead to a deceleration in Thai exports and tourism, which will impact domestic consumption. However, foreign direct investment and government stimulus measures could prop […]
