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5 steps to keep elders safe from Covid-19

January 20, 2021

The Department of Disease Control has advised elderly people to stay safe from the new wave of Covid-19 by following five simple steps.

Panel urges govt to consider hiring retired civil servants

November 02, 2020

The Senate’s Committee on Social Development and Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, Disabled and Underprivileged Affairs has proposed that government agencies rehire retired civil servants so Thailand has an efficient ageing society.

Reservations for units in Senior Complex to open by year-end

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020

Elderly people will be able book units later this year in the Senior Complex being developed by the Treasury Department with Ramathibodi Hospital in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, the department said.

Home blood tests for elderly from next month

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020

The elderly can have their blood tested at home from next month, in the latest telemedicine innovation aimed at reducing risk of Covid-19 and other infections.

Senior citizens to pay half fare on boat transport by showing ID cards

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2019

Deputy Transport Minister Athirat Rattanaseth on Tuesday (December 3) presided over the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Marine Department, Thai Boat Association and boat operators on the Chao Phraya River, Saen Saeb Canal and Phasi Jaoren Canal at Rom Sai Park in front of Marine Department.

Robots being used under research project to help elders

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2019

Further research is being carried out using “Chujai”, an artificial intelligence (AI) robot project, to help elders in terms of mental health and memory.

Elder statesman Prem dies at 98

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2019

Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda passed away on Sunday morning due to heart failure. He was 98.

Elder Karen Ko-i Mimi dies, aged 107

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2018

Ko-i Mimi, the Karen ethnic community's spiritual leader, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, before realising his last wish to return to his homeland of Ban Bangkloi. He was 107 years old.

Which Asian country takes best care of its elders?

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017

apan is the best country in Asia for older people to live, according to the Global Watch Index report. Japan reports high satisfaction with social connectedness, safety and civic freedom, according to the index which measures the quality of life — using income security, health, personal capability and enabling environment — for people aged 60 and older.

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