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Aging in Place: The Demographic Landscape of Thailand in 2024 (104765)
Session Chair: Yu Fang Yen
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 14:35
Session: Session 3
Room: Room G404 (4F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Thailand has unequivocally transitioned into a super-aged society, with the elderly population comprising 20.83 percent of the total population as of the preceding year. Under prevailing conditions characterized by persistently low fertility rates and stable mortality patterns, the nation has experienced a natural population decline since 2021, wherein annual births have consistently fallen short of deaths for four consecutive years. This demographic trajectory signifies a sustained population contraction over this four-year period. Contemporary Thai society is confronting a profound demographic transformation, manifested through the accelerated growth of its aging population. This demographic shift presents both formidable challenges and unprecedented opportunities in managing the quality of life for this expanding cohort. One concept that has garnered considerable scholarly and policy attention is "aging in place"—a paradigm that emphasizes enabling older adults to maintain continuous residence in their own homes and communities, thereby obviating the necessity for relocation to medical facilities or residential care institutions. This gerontological approach prioritizes the preservation of autonomy, enhancement of quality of life, and provision of psychological security for older adults through the maintenance of familiar and secure environmental contexts.
This article presents a comprehensive examination of the current aging-in-place landscape among Thailand's elderly population, drawing upon data from the most recent Thai Elderly Situation Report. The analysis encompasses several critical dimensions warranting scholarly consideration, including: place, service systems, and management system. Detailed findings are elaborated within the subsequent discussion.
Authors:
Teera Sindecharak, Thammasat University, Thailand
Panrat Nimtaloung, Thammasat University, Thailand
Ekasit Noonpakdee, Thammasat University, Thailand
About the Presenter(s)
Professor TEERA SINDECHARAK is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Thammasat University in Thailand
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