泰国贫困人口增至343万人

Core Insights - The report from Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council indicates an increase in poverty, with 3.43 million people now classified as poor, representing 4.89% of the national population, up from 3.41% in 2023 [1] - The poverty line has been raised from a monthly income of 3,043 Thai Baht to 3,078 Thai Baht for 2024 [1] - Despite a general trend of improvement in poverty over the past years, the rise in poverty in 2024 highlights significant concerns amid global and domestic economic uncertainties [1] Poverty Demographics - The report notes that the number of people vulnerable to poverty has increased across all levels, with the "extremely poor" group (those with consumption expenditure more than 20% below the poverty line) reaching 879,000 individuals, and the "mildly poor" group increasing to 2.55 million [1] - Agricultural laborers remain the most susceptible to poverty, comprising 45.49% of the total poor population, indicating structural vulnerabilities within the agricultural sector [1] - The reliance of farmers on production income, which is highly affected by weather and agricultural price fluctuations, exacerbates their risk of falling back into poverty, particularly due to climate change impacts [1]