Thailand's Wealth Gap Widens as Poverty Rate Climbs
Thailand's poverty rate rose to 4.89% in 2024, with approximately 3.43 million people facing economic hardship, according to the latest report from the NESDC. Farmers and those with lower educational attainment are disproportionately affected.
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