No products in the basket.
Finance Ministry Considers Additional Incentives to Increase NSF Members
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Finance Ministry is considering additional incentives to increase members in the National Savings Fund (NSF) as Thailand is projected to become a “super ageing society” by 2031.
Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said increasing state contributions to the NSF and extending the maximum membership age to 65 years old from 60 as stipulated by law are among the considerations.
He said Thailand is projected to become a fully aged society this year, meaning 20% of the total population is 60 or older. The country is projected to be a super ageing society by 2031, meaning 28% of the total population is 65 or older.
Mr Arkhom said retirement savings are vital because 20 million informal workers in Thailand are without mandatory savings programs.
Discover more from Thailand Business News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
