Thailand’s birth rate falling over past five years

14 Sept 08:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's birth rate has sharply declined over the past five years, dropping below 600,000 in 2020 for the first time in 70 years and further to 544,000 in 2021, when births were outnumbered by deaths.
This persistent fall in birth rates is causing significant demographic shifts, leading to an aging population and a shrinking workforce, which poses a future economic threat due to fewer taxpayers.
In response, the Ministry of Public Health is collaborating with various organizations to create a comprehensive roadmap aimed at supporting women from conception through birth.
The roadmap includes initiatives to foster positive attitudes towards having children, enhance maternity leave benefits, ease financial burdens for families with young children, and provide medical assistance for those facing infertility.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.