A glimpse into an ageing society

According to the Department of Provincial Administration, in 2022, almost 19% of Thailand’s population of 66,090,475 were aged 60 or over — officially elderly people. This data does not include the elderly not counted in the census, which could raise the percentage to as high as 20%. Bangkok’s percentage of elderly people is 21.48%, Chiang Mai’s 21.14%, and Nonthaburi’s 20.14%. These figures suggest that Thailand is on the verge of becoming a super-aged society.

To inform the public, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) organised the exhibition “Blowing Up The Tale Of Ageing Society” at the main exhibition gallery on the 9th floor.

Suebsang Sangwachirapiban, head of BACC’s exhibition department, explained they wanted to create a ripple effect that encourages people to be aware the nation is now an ageing society.

“I exchange ideas with people who work in museums…