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  • Thailand NewsSenior citizens allege scam by sales company promising car prize

    Senior citizens allege scam by sales company promising car prize

    A group of senior citizens filed a complaint with the Economic Crime Suppression Division, alleging deceptive practices by a direct sales company that offered party tickets with a chance to win a luxury car as a prize. The event, which took place at 10am today, March 14, is now under investigation after claims surfaced that the company lured older adults…

  • Retire in ThailandUnlock the surprising power of yoga for elders

    Unlock the surprising power of yoga for elders

    Are you an elder eager to boost your physical health and overall well-being? Yoga might just be the perfect fit for you. With its myriad of benefits, ranging from improved sleep to stress reduction, yoga is becoming a go-to choice for elders seeking a healthier lifestyle. Engaging in yoga offers more than just physical benefits; it’s a holistic approach to…

  • Thailand NewsThailand boosts welfare benefits for elderly, infants, and disabled

    Thailand boosts welfare benefits for elderly, infants, and disabled

    Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has taken a momentous step forward to enhance welfare benefits for the elderly, infants, and individuals with disabilities. The sub-committee under the ministry assented to this significant development. According to Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, the proposed scheme would offer a flat rate welfare payment of 1,000 baht…

  • Thailand NewsSocial security ministry launches measures for vulnerable groups

    Social security ministry launches measures for vulnerable groups

    The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has unveiled a series of measures aimed at enhancing the well-being of society’s most vulnerable groups. Spearheaded by Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, these initiatives promise to usher in a new era of support for newborns, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. During a recent meeting, the ministry’s subcommittee…

  • Thailand NewsParliament to consider increasing living allowance for underprivileged elderly

    Parliament to consider increasing living allowance for underprivileged elderly

    A proposal to increase the monthly living allowance for underprivileged elderly individuals to 3,000 baht (US$84.89) is set to be presented to Parliament, according to the House Committee on Social Welfare. The proposal comes as a response to a recent parliamentary study, which indicated that the present monthly allowances provided by the government’s state welfare scheme are inadequate given the…

  • Thailand NewsMinistry to protect Thai elderly from potential scammers

    Ministry to protect Thai elderly from potential scammers

    The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security revealed that more than 13 million of the elderly population in Thailand, constituting 20% of the total population, are susceptible to online scams. The ministry, led by Varawut Silpa-archa, is set to arm the elderly with digital literacy skills through an unprecedented nationwide campaign. Varawut raised a red flag, noting that the…

  • Thailand NewsThai minister pitches pension perk: Varawut’s push for a raise in elderly stipend draws attention

    Thai minister pitches pension perk: Varawut’s push for a raise in elderly stipend draws attention

    Varawut Silpa-Archa, the Minister for Social Development and Human Security, voiced his backing for an increment in the monthly elderly stipend to 3,000 or 5,000 baht during a briefing yesterday, January 1 but stressed the hike’s financial feasibility for the country. The minister’s comments were a direct response to a legislative proposal, submitted by several civic organisations on December 21,…

  • Thailand NewsThai elderly seek help from ThaiHealth for palliative care

    Thai elderly seek help from ThaiHealth for palliative care

    Speaking at a pivotal seminar on palliative care, Dr Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, the director of ThaiHealth’s healthcare development division, laid bare the heartbreaking reality. “The statistics for 2021 are staggering – 12.5 million elderly people in Thailand, with nearly 47,000 bedridden and suffering. We need your assistance to provide the specialised care they deserve.” These vulnerable patients are at risk of…

  • Central Thailand NewsSocial Security Board candidates call for higher pension rates

    Social Security Board candidates call for higher pension rates

    A majority of the candidates in the race for the new Social Security Board have underscored the need to increase pension rates for retirees within the social security system. They also drew attention to the crucial requirement of enhancing transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF). The election, slated for December 24, will see over 800,000 registered…

  • Thailand NewsElderly Thais targeted by scammers posing as bank agents

    Elderly Thais targeted by scammers posing as bank agents

    Scammers posing as bank agents targeting elderly Thai citizens have recently swindled multiple victims out of their savings. A 68 year old housewife lost 1.5 million baht (US$44,000) to such a scam after she was led to believe she was eligible for a government financial aid scheme. The fraudsters presented her with two receiving options for the supposed aid: a…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man lands job at Thai restaurant, inspiring netizens

    Elderly man lands job at Thai restaurant, inspiring netizens

    A 70 year old man found employment at a local Sukiyaki restaurant, Charoen Thai Sukiyaki Soi 4, despite his advanced age. This generous act by the restaurant’s owner sparked widespread admiration online, as it provides a lifeline for the elderly man who is the sole provider for his ageing mother. The restaurant’s owner, known as Soh Pu, revealed that the…

  • Thailand NewsMother Pao’s minty-fresh generosity: Herbal toothpaste mogul gives back to seniors

    Mother Pao’s minty-fresh generosity: Herbal toothpaste mogul gives back to seniors

    A well-known businesswoman, widely recognized as Mother Pao and serving as the chairperson of a prominent herbal toothpaste company, generously shared her wealth among the community’s elderly. In remembrance of her birthplace, Nakhon Ratchasima province, and coinciding with the annual end of Buddhist Lent, Sunantha Leelertphan, donated to the elderly in the Bua Yai district and neighbouring areas every year.…

  • Thailand NewsProtein foam to boost elderly nutrition unveiled by researchers

    Protein foam to boost elderly nutrition unveiled by researchers

    A research group at Mahidol University has unveiled a novel plant-based protein supplement aimed at bolstering the protein consumption of the elderly. The supplement, a foam protein derived from Thailand’s acclaimed Hom Mali rice, is designed for effortless consumption. Warangkana Srichamnong, assistant director of the Institute of Nutrition and spearhead of the foam protein project, explained the simplicity of its…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man’s skeletal remains found under Samut Prakan bridge

    Elderly man’s skeletal remains found under Samut Prakan bridge

    An unfortunate discovery was made under the Khlong Khut bridge where an elderly man’s skeletal remains lay undetected for roughly two months. The remains were found by police and a local charity in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, yesterday, September 12, around 6.30pm. The elderly man, believed to be between 65-70 years old, had been living under the bridge,…

  • Thailand NewsWoman with Alzheimer’s lives with husband’s dead body for 4 days

    Woman with Alzheimer’s lives with husband’s dead body for 4 days

    A 76 year old woman with Alzheimer’s was found in the company of her 86 year old husband who had been lying dead for four days at their house in the northeastern province of Bueng Kan. The old woman was unaware he was dead. It wasn’t until a friend took food to the couple’s house yesterday that they discovered the…

  • Central Thailand NewsSearch for elderly man lost in Kamphaeng Phet forest continues

    Search for elderly man lost in Kamphaeng Phet forest continues

    A 71 year old man has gone missing in a dense forest under the jurisdiction of the Wildlife Conservation Zone in Kamphaeng Phet province. Over 50 forest officials, administrators, and local villagers have launched an extensive search, combing the forest area for any signs of the man. The missing septuagenarian is Phorn Muekkwang, a local from Nong Kong Village. He…

  • Thailand NewsElderly allowance scheme raises financial accessibility concerns in Thailand

    Elderly allowance scheme raises financial accessibility concerns in Thailand

    In a bid to ease the strain on government finances, a transition from universal welfare payments to a stringent elderly allowance scheme has been initiated. This shift has been met with substantiated criticism, although the authorities maintain the necessity of the move, justifying it as a responsive adaptation to cope with Thailand’s rapidly ageing populace. In yesterday’s internal meeting of…

  • Thailand NewsAlzheimer’s-stricken driver saved by police, son hits brakes on car ownership (video)

    Alzheimer’s-stricken driver saved by police, son hits brakes on car ownership (video)

    Police rescued a 73 year old Thai man suffering from Alzheimer‘s disease after he drove his sedan for over 100 kilometres and got lost. His son now plans to sell the car to prevent his father from danger. Nithinan Sornsawat took to social media to search for his missing 73 year old father, Jong Sornsawat. The 43 year old explained…

  • Economy NewsFinancially embarrassed elderly Thai man found hanged one day after birthday

    Financially embarrassed elderly Thai man found hanged one day after birthday

    Just one day after his 69th birthday, an elderly Thai man allegedly took his own life after reportedly being in a bad financial situation. The man, Nopparat, was discovered by his neighbour hanging on the second-floor balcony outside a rented room above shops in Thalang, Phuket. Police say he was found with package tape around his neck tied to an…

  • Hot News81-year-old Japanese man arrested for murder after pushing wife’s wheelchair into sea

    81-year-old Japanese man arrested for murder after pushing wife’s wheelchair into sea

    Police arrested an 81-year-old Japanese man after he allegedly pushed his wheelchair-bound wife into the sea. The man, Hiroshi Fujiwara, was arrested in the Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan with police saying he then admitted to killing his 79-year-old wife. Fujiwara said he was worn out from looking after her as she had been in a wheelchair for the past…

  • Economy NewsMinistry of Labour strives to provide jobs for the elderly

    Ministry of Labour strives to provide jobs for the elderly

    The population of Thailand is collectively getting older, and now the Ministry of Labour is attempting to address the problem of senior citizens without the financial means to sustain themselves. Minister of Labour Suchart Chomklin is working to create a job market for elderly citizens as Thais over 60 struggle to pay their bills without jobs. The plan to reduce…

  • Phuket NewsCovid-19 outbreak in Phuket elderly home

    Covid-19 outbreak in Phuket elderly home

    There’s been a Covid-19 outbreak in a Phuket elderly home, with a total of 45 people testing positive for the virus so far. Forty-two elderly residents and three guests have been infected, according to the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon. Dr Kusak said the office was informed of the outbreak on July 27. The Phuket Elder…

  • Phuket NewsArmy helps repair houses of elderly and disabled in Phuket

    Army helps repair houses of elderly and disabled in Phuket

    The Royal Thai Army has helped repair and renovate the homes of elderly and disabled people in Phuket’s Thalang district. Many elderly and disabled residents in the Mai Khao subdistrict have been hit hard after 2 years of Covid-19 restrictions, and can’t afford to renovate their houses. The subdistrict had received about 20,000 baht per house to support repairs for…

  • Central Thailand NewsElderly couple in central Thailand has their first wedding photos together

    Elderly couple in central Thailand has their first wedding photos together

    A freelance photographer has given one elderly couple in central Thailand’s Suphan Buri province their dream come true. The couple, 86 year old husband Wong and 85 year old wife Klin, have been together through thick and thin for over 65 years. But until a few weeks ago, they never had any cute ‘couple photos’ displaying their love. Then their…

  • Thailand NewsElderly rescued from unauthorised care facilities in Bangkok after reports of poor conditions

    Elderly rescued from unauthorised care facilities in Bangkok after reports of poor conditions

    Elderly people kept in poor conditions at unauthorised care facilities in Bangkok, some abused and even put in shackles, were rescued yesterday. Thai authorities raided two centres in the Lat Krabang and Nong Chok districts, which are both owned by the same person, and discovered residents squeezed into tiny rooms, and some residents even in shackles. Authorities then took 40…

  • Thailand NewsNo.1 Health Insurance Plans for Elderly Expats in Thailand

    No.1 Health Insurance Plans for Elderly Expats in Thailand

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  • Covid-19 News1 million AstraZeneca vaccines from Japan for elderly in Bangkok

    1 million AstraZeneca vaccines from Japan for elderly in Bangkok

    Japan recently donated just over 1 million AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand in hopes of battling the surging Covid-19 outbreaks hammering the country, and today the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration announce plans to give those vaccines to the elderly in Bangkok. The 1.05 million vaccines that arrived today from Japan will be earmarked for senior citizens, both Thai nationals and…

  • Covid-19 NewsBangkok elderly can register for vaccine

    Bangkok elderly can register for vaccine

    Elderly residents can now register for a vaccine through the Mor Prom app, says the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The news comes during a time of confusion, blame game playing, ex-pats’ personal information being leaked online, and everything going “according to plan“. Residents who are no less than 60 years old, and residing in Bangkok, are now able to register to…

  • Covid-19 NewsFamous Thai gamer dies from Covid after waiting 5 days for test

    Famous Thai gamer dies from Covid after waiting 5 days for test

    A famous Thai gamer is the latest to die of Covid-19 after waiting for 5 days to receive a test, sparking even more concerns over Thailand’s medical sector’s ability to handle the increase in infections. Kunlasub Wattnaphon, known as Up the gamer, detailed his experience as a Covid patient in Thailand on his personal Facebook page, causing his case to…

  • Covid-19 News85 year old dies while waiting for Covid-19 treatment indicates overwhelmed hospitals

    85 year old dies while waiting for Covid-19 treatment indicates overwhelmed hospitals

    An 85 year old, who died while waiting to be admitted for Covid-19 treatment, is furthering claims that Thailand’s medical sector may soon be overwhelmed. The woman was sent home to wait as there weren’t enough hospital beds to admit her. She was among 6 elderly family members living in a shop house in Bang Kholaem district of Bangkok who…