Thailand races to reverse demographic decline and economic revival: Daniel Moss
In a race to revive and renovate its economy, Thailand faces profound social changes. With a dwindling and ageing population, the country grapples with the urgent need for measures to reverse the demographic decline. As Japan, South Korea, and Singapore navigate similar challenges with financial capacity, Thailand stands uniquely squeezed between emerging market status and advanced economy demographics. Urgent reforms, from surrogacy services to fiscal policies, mark a crucial step in Thailand's long-haul reinvention.
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By Daniel Moss
Thailand is racing to both revive — and renovate — the economy, bringing with it profound social changes. Infamous for its role in Asia's financial meltdown a generation ago, the country is today running headlong into a hurdle confronting the region: a dwindling, and graying, population.
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