Songkran, the traditional New Year in Thailand, is a special time of year when people return home to honour their parents. So, the first day of Songkran, April 13, was designated National Elderly Day.
Since Thailand will reach the status of “super-aged society” in the next eight years, observing National Elderly Day should do more than just recognise the elderly’s contributions to society.
The focus should also be on how to prepare them for the challenges ahead. Evidently, there is a critical need for policies to promote their health, wellbeing, and independence.
According to the Department of Older Persons, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Thailand had 12,159,926 elderly as of 2022. The majority of them are in the 60-69 age group, totalling 7,042,023…
