Thailand Faces Growing Retirement Crisis Amidst Savings Shortfall and Debt Burden
A significant portion of Thais over 50, around 42%, fall into low-income brackets, highlighting a growing risk of retirement poverty. Savings shortfalls, debt burdens, and low wages exacerbate household fragility and fiscal strain in the aging society.
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