Listen to this articleThailand was dubbed an ageing society, meaning more than 10% of the population was aged 60 or above from 2005 to 2023. The party also plans nationwide elderly care centres built on state land with private-sector investment, supported by Board of Investment tax incentives, alongside its "60 Plus, Happy Retirement" employment scheme. Beyond income support, workforce participation and care provision are emerging as structural solutions. International Labour Organization projections suggest Thailand will need up to 250,000 additional paid care workers by 2037, including about 55,000 migrant workers, to support ageing in place. Income support, extended working lives, preventive healthcare and digital innovation form the core of proposed solutions.

Source: Bangkok Post February 01, 2026 23:00 UTC