As Thailand markets itself as retirement haven, its tourism sector struggles to find young workers it desperately needs
Thailand is accelerating toward an aged society, much like Japan, with major economic implications looming. As of 2023, over 20% of Thailand’s population is aged 60 or older, officially classifying the country as an “aged society.” The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) projects that by 2037, more than 30% of Thais will be elderly, significantly reducing the working-age population. At the same time, Thailand’s total fertility rate has plummeted to 1.08 births per woman in 2023, far below...
