Cautious approval for new savings plan
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Analysts generally view the proposed Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) as a constructive long-term policy tool to promote savings and investment, particularly as the country is now an ageing society.
However, market participants remain cautious about its short-term implications, noting that the scheme may not offer sufficiently strong incentives for high-income taxpayers.
According to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Thailand became an ageing society in 2024, with 14 million people over 60, roughly 20% of the population.
By 2033, the elderly population
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