OKMD Launches Longevity for All Program
Thailand's Office of Knowledge Management and Development launched "Longevity for All," a nationwide program preparing citizens and entrepreneurs for an aging society through skills development in health, learning, and economic participatio
As the world transitions into a 'Longevity Society' and Thailand fully enters a super-aged society, the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) has launched the 'Longevity for All' project under its 2026 soft power wellness skills development initiative. The program aims to build knowledge, develop skills for citizens and new-generation entrepreneurs, and prepare all Thai age groups for good health, quality living, and continued participation in the economy and society during this longevity era.
OKMD Director Dr. Tawarat Sutabutr stated that global population trends toward longer lifespans—driven by medical advances, technology, and improved quality of life—are reshaping the economic and social structures of many countries, including Thailand. This requires comprehensive preparation in health, learning, work, and lifestyle so people can fully utilize their potential throughout their lives.
Some may question whether longevity is a public health responsibility, but in reality, a 'longevity society' requires more than disease treatment—it demands shifts in thinking, skills, and lifestyle, aligning with OKMD's core mission as a learning and intellectual development organization.
"For a longevity society to thrive, people need practical tools and knowledge they can apply daily, and entrepreneurs must recognize new business opportunities," Dr. Tawarat said. "OKMD serves as a bridge, translating world-class knowledge into accessible information for all Thai citizens across age groups, transforming an aging society into a driver of future economic growth."
Dr. Tawarat added that longevity knowledge should be universally accessible, not limited to specific groups, aligning with government policy to improve quality of life, prepare for an aging society, and promote the silver economy through preventive healthcare, technology and innovation, and age-friendly communities.
OKMD has integrated knowledge from neuroscience, sensory science, lifelong learning, and knowledge-based economics in partnership with private sector and leading institutions to advance the longevity society across three dimensions: holistic well-being, learning and living environments, and life and economic readiness skills.
Under 'Longevity for All,' OKMD has developed two key curricula in academic collaboration with Chulalongkorn University:
(1) The Science-based Longevity Economy Workshop, targeting at least 1,000 participants, aims to build understanding and reveal business opportunities in a longevity society. Activities will span four regions nationwide from August through November 2026, including Bangkok (August 14-16, 2026), Chiang Mai (September 25-27, 2026), and Phuket (October 16-18, 2026).
