Bangkok, March 27 -- Thailand's population fell by over 142,000 to about 65.8 million in 2025, according to the Department of Provincial Administration's Central Registration Office.

Women outnumber men in Thailand by nearly 1.5 million, while a rising share of the elderly shows accelerating aging trend. Bangkok remains the most populous area with 5,469,328 residents, while Ang Thong has the smallest population at 266,323.

Minister of Labour Treenuch Thienthong raised concerns about rising unemployment among the elderlt, noting that more than 20% of the population, or about 15 million, are aged 60 and above. Of these, 5.26 million senior citizens, or 37.2%, are still working, mainly because they remain healthy and need income. The elder...