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Thai Workforce Faces Decline Amid Low Birth Rates, Experts Warn
AP file photo Thailand is on the brink of a demographic challenge as experts sound the alarm over the country's plummeting birth rate and its potential repercussions on the workforce. At the forefront of this call to action is Chalermpol Chamchan, the director of Mahidol University's Institute for Population and Social Research, who warns that without intervention, this trend could significantly shrink Thailand's workforce. Amidst a backdrop of sobering statistics, Thailand's population was recorded at 65,951,210 as of December last year, according to the Bureau of Registration Administration. Yet, the country saw only 462,240 births in 2023—a stark drop below the half-million mark for the first time since 1949, marking four consecutive years where deaths outnumbered births. This is a sharp contrast to the period between 1963 and 1983, when the country experienced over one million births annually. The Thai government's "Give Birth, Great World" campaign, initiated in 2023 by the Ministry of Public Health, was designed to counter this decline by encouraging young couples to start families. Unfortunately, the campaign hasn't yet turned the tide, and Chalermpol urges the government to reassess and enhance these initiatives to make a genuine impact. Thailand's situation is unique in Southeast Asia, being the only nation in the region experiencing such a birth rate decline, a trend more commonly associated with high-income, developed countries. The total fertility rate (TFR) fell to 1.0 last year, even lower than Japan's 1.2, placing Thailand among nations with ultra-low fertility rates, alongside South Korea and Singapore. Looking ahead, the implications of these statistics are daunting. Thailand's population could dwindle to just 40 million within the next 50 years, equating to a loss of about one million people every two years. This demographic shift could drastically impact the country's labour force, potentially reducing it to 22.8 million workers in five decades if the current trajectory remains unchanged. A survey by the Institute for Population and Social Research highlights the gravity of the situation, with about 71% of respondents aged 28 and older recognising the declining birth rate as a critical issue, reported Bangkok Post. However, just 35.8% of these individuals intend to have children, while 30% remain undecided. Chalermpol suggests that with appropriate support mechanisms, those on the fence might be swayed towards parenthood, offering a glimmer of hope for reversing the trend. -- 2025-02-03 -
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Thai Protesters Urge UN to Decline Migrant Worker Appeal
File photo for reference only. Courtesy Associated Press (AP) Amid rising tensions surrounding migrant labour in Thailand, a group called "Thais Won’t Tolerate" is imploring the United Nations to ignore appeals from Myanmar workers seeking improved conditions. The controversy underscores the complex balance between domestic employment concerns and the rights of migrant labourers, a matter of particular sensitivity at a time of economic uncertainty and social strain. Led by figures such as Akkhrawut Kraisisombat and Arnon Klinkaew, the group congregated outside the UN offices in Bangkok on Friday. Their message was clear: Thai citizens are facing enough challenges without the added pressures of accommodating increased migrants'. This event follows a plea to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from the Myanmar workers' group, Bright Future, which has requested improved treatment and wage conditions for its members. Bright Future's letter outlined several concerns, chiefly the disparity in wage standards between migrant workers - where rates supposedly reach between 600 to 700 Thai Baht daily - and local Thai workers, who earn a maximum of about 400 Thai Baht. They argue that their demands align with human rights principles, highlighting their precarious position amidst Thailand's labour market dynamics. Furthermore, the letter also touches on political matters, asking the UN to condemn the forthcoming general elections in Myanmar. with Myanmar's state of emergency extended recently due to ongoing civil unrest, the campaigning climate is fragile and fraught with political complexity. However, Akkhrawut maintains that the Thai nation is bearing the brunt of an influx of undocumented workers and associated issues like rising crime. He argues, rather sterbly, that foreign workers should direct their activism towards their home country's issues instead of seeking external intervention. The scene at the UN offices remained peaceful, with no direct confrontation between the protesting Thais and representatives from Bright Future. Yet, the event symbolised a significant sentiment within segments of the Thai community who feel overwhelmed by an allegedly unchecked immigration scenario, with socioeconomic impacts potentially displaced onto local workers. As these concerns continue to unfold, the situation serves as a reminder of the wider global challenge of migrant labour rights, reported Bangkok Post. As the dialogue surrounding these issues progresses, the international community, local policy-makers, and stakeholders are being compelled to seek a balanced and fair resolution that respects both the rights of workers and the socio-economic stability of host nations. -- 2025-02-03 -
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Thai airline flight makes emergency landing in Phuket
Pilots are trained to inform passengers of what is going on. Not withhold information from passengers. If you've never been on a flight where the pilot said anything other than read you the weather, time to destination and maybe share some sights with you outside your window, thank your lucky stars. -
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Worst or lowest part of your life ?
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Thaksin Pushes for Single-Party Rule, Faces Coalition Criticism
Thaksin'a idea of important legislation is legalise casinos, political control of the central bank and anything that benefits his family and associates. He has no interest in genuine reform of the education system, military and civil service. He realised way back before his exile that if he could win enough upcountry provinces with populist policies, he would have enough votes to form a government and could ignore the cities, middle class and more educated populace. In the past when he was PM, Thailand was sometimes called a police state because he controlled so much of the media. Newspapers that criticized him were starved of state advertising, many, many journalists were sued, he used his wealth to persecute any opposition. He is an authoritarian who has no genuine interest in Thailand becoming a more meritocratic, what you know rather than who you know, society,
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