Social development
The aged
Ageing society spells promise for investors in retirement housing
Private investment in retirement homes is on the rise in Thailand, with Thonburi Healthcare Group among those companies eyeing the market potential amid an ageing society.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chaitrong
Bangkok's elderly to receive electronic allowance
The Comptroller-General’s Department will start paying monthly living allowances to the elderly that have registered homes in Bangkok’s 50 districts through an electronic system this month, says its chief.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Ageing society masterplan has to be written now
Some policies needed to be thought through more than others. A policy to cope with the country’s ageing society is among those that are extremely sensitive. It’s an issue that requires comprehensive planning and the people in charge must know it inside and out.It’s not ...
The Nation Reporter
New centre to advise on homes for elderly
The newly-founded Universal Design Centre has been asked to advise on design for accommodation and infrastructure for the elderly to reduce the risk of physical accidents. Keep reading ...
Penchan Charoensuthipan