Thailand is an aging society of 64 years, the green light cabinet to delay the extension of retirement from 60 to 63 years as a replacement for employment. Do as necessary Waiting after the COVID-19 crisis Reconsider
On March 2 at the Government House Ratchada Thanadirek Deputy spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office Revealed after the cabinet meeting (Cabinet) that because Thailand entered the aging society completely in 2021, the proportion of the elderly 60 years or more, 20 percent of the total population of the country. And will increase to 30 percent by the year 2030
Therefore, every sector must have a plan for entering the aging society. In which the civil service The Office of the Civil Service Commission (Office of the Civil Service Commission) is the main agency in government personnel administration. Conducted a study of ways to extend the retirement age of government service According to the national social reform plan For a while By defining the essence of the extension of the retirement age as a measure to support the aging society And encouraging government personnel to work after retirement Including the management of the government manpower at different ages, one of which is Further studies on extending the retirement age from 60 to 63 years without covering the body that required physical performance.
In addition, the Febuary Office has received a report and recommendations on the employment of civil servants after 60 years of retirement to support the aging society. Of the Social Development Commission And the affairs of children, youth, women, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged by the Senate by the Office of the Febuary held a meeting with relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Finance. Ministry of Interior Ministry of Social Development and Human Security With the following conclusions
1. Agree with the delay in the extension of retirement in accordance with the national social reform plan. (From 60 to 63 years of retirement) due to the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak. Affect the economy and society, including the government’s financial system and budget. Which should spend the limited budget to create employment in the vulnerable group first. And when the COVID-19 situation can be handled, it can be reconsidered to suit the situation in the future.
2. Agree on employment to use the potential of retired government officials. It is proposed to define various options for hiring retired government officials along with retirement age extension measures, taking into account the necessity and needs of personnel in each branch position, such as those with a lack of manpower. Positions that require skilled personnel And to consider hiring civil servants in other forms of retirement, such as hiring a service contract Accepting work to do at home, etc.
3. Agree with the education for reforming the pension system of local government officials. The department responsible for this matter has continuously prepared and analyzed the relevant information. And there will be further studies to obtain information and concrete action guidelines. Including improving relevant laws to be consistent with each other
Ratchada said the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the overall management of public personnel. Which requires consideration to operate in many dimensions at the same time, including reducing manpower Promotion of new generation personnel Employment of potential retired government officials in deprived positions And preparing for the aging society
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