MSDHS Model for Elderly Social Integration

Thansettakij•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is implementing a model to improve the quality of life for Thailand's 14 million elderly citizens through employment and digital technology.

•Thailand has over 14 million elderly people, representing approximately 22% of the population.
•The Department of Older Persons has partnered with CP All (7-Eleven) and plans to expand MOUs to CP Extra, Central, and Big C.
•Minister Nikorn Somklang has introduced AI and digital systems such as MSDHS Big Data and the 'Tang Rat' application to proactively assist vulnerable groups.
•The MSDHS signed an academic MOU with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) to integrate research and innovation for vulnerable groups.

Overview

•Thailand currently has more than 14 million elderly individuals, accounting for approximately 22% of the total population.
•Chokchai Wichianchaiya, Director General of the Department of Older Persons, is promoting elderly schools and wisdom banks to create concrete careers and income.
•The Department of Older Persons has signed an MOU with CP All (7-Eleven) to promote elderly employment and plans to expand this to CP Extra, Central, and Big C.
•Chokchai Wichianchaiya stated that elderly care requires integrated cooperation from the Ministry of Labour, NGOs, the public sector, and the private sector.
•Minister Nikorn Somklang implemented the MSDHS Big Data system connecting over 231,091 vulnerable individuals with state welfare card holders.
•The MSDHS operates 2,258 Quality of Life Development and Elderly Career Promotion Centers (SOPOS) nationwide, covering 169,150 elderly people.
•Minister Nikorn Somklang utilized the 'Tang Rat' application to provide services for over 71,642 people with disabilities.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security signed an MOU with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) covering research, energy sustainability, digital technology, and Universal Design.

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Key Quotes

Chokchai Wichianchaiya

"I believe this is part of what transforms the elderly from being home-bound or bed-bound to being socially active, enabling them to work and create careers without relying on their families."

ผมว่าตัวนี้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งครับที่ทำให้ผู้สูงอายุจากการติดบ้าน ติดเตียง ขึ้นมาติดสังคม ให้มาทำงานในเรื่องเกี่ยวกันสร้างอาชีพ ไม่ต้องพึ่งพาภาระของครอบครัว

Chokchai Wichianchaiya

"I would like to ask for cooperation and invite all private sector partners to sign MOUs with us and increase the employment of the elderly."

ต้องขอความร่วมมือแล้วก็ขอเชิญชวนพี่น้องเอกชนทุกท่านนะครับ มาทำ MOU กับเราครับ แล้วก็มีการส่งเสริมการจ้างงานผู้สูงอายุให้เยอะเยอะ ๆ ขึ้นครับ

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for improving the quality of life of the elderly and vulnerable groups in Thailand.

Department of Older Persons(กรมกิจการผู้สูงอายุ)

An agency under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security focusing on promoting and caring for the elderly.

CP Allℹ️

A large private company (7-Eleven) that signed an MOU with the Department of Older Persons to employ the elderly.

CP Extra

A business group targeted for future employment MOUs by the Department of Older Persons.

Central(เซ็นทรัล)

A business group targeted for future employment MOUs by the Department of Older Persons.

Big C(บิ๊กซี)ℹ️

A business group targeted for future employment MOUs by the Department of Older Persons.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

A government ministry involved in the integrated care of the elderly.

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang(สถาบันเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าเจ้าคุณทหารลาดกระบัง)ℹ️

An academic institution that signed an MOU with the MSDHS to provide research and innovation for vulnerable groups.

Person

Chokchai Wichianchaiya(นายโชคชัย วิเชียรชัยยะ)

Director General of the Department of Older Persons.

Nikorn Somklang(นายนิกร โสมกลาง)

Minister of Social Development and Human Security.