Part 6/10:

• Social Welfare and Pension Strains: Over 11 million Thais aged 60 and above are entitled to social benefits such as the elderly allowance, which is often insufficient. The government faces mounting pressure to fund healthcare, pensions, and elderly support programs.

The Role of Policy and Community Interventions

Despite various government initiatives, including financial incentives and awareness campaigns, the decline in birth rates persists. Cash incentives and family planning programs have not yielded the desired results in reversing demographic trends.

Experts emphasize the need for a multi-faceted approach: