In what ways can Thailand improve the health care financing structure to cope with rising expenditures and the demands of an ageing society?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Gordon Cameron, Vice-president, Asia-Pacific Area, Takeda Pharmaceuticals International: Interview from The Report: Thailand 2018
Articles & Analysis | Liberalisation and e-learning provide opportunities for foreign investment in Thailand's education system from The Report: Thailand 2018
Building on decades of stability and rising prosperity, Thailand has made substantial gains in the development of its human capital. Guided by the sufficiency economy philosophy, devised by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the country has established an effective welfare state focused on expanding and improving access to education and health...
Articles & Analysis | Local and international partnerships prepare Thai graduates for a technology-driven labour market from The Report: Thailand 2018
A changing economic landscape is the driving force for reform in Thailand’s higher education system, with the Thailand 4.0 economic strategy prompting universities to adapt curricula to meet government policy and industrial demand. Highlighting the current mismatch between skills and industry demands, Chen Namchaisiri, chairman of the...
Articles & Analysis | Thai authorities seek to secure the country's position as a leading medical centre from The Report: Thailand 2018
Thailand has been reaping the benefits of an expanding global health care industry, as its large number of internationally accredited hospitals and qualified practitioners continue to attract clientele from both developing and developed countries. At the same time, the universal coverage framework has succeeded in providing health care to...
Chapter | Education & Health from The Report: Thailand 2018
While Thailand has been successful in expanding access to education, the sector faces some challenges. The country is falling behind in the quality of provision, and policy has been slow to adapt to global labour market trends. Nevertheless, there are signs that this is changing: the government has set about pursuing an education strategy with clear goals, and efforts are under way to...