Grab Thailand Empowers Seniors with Digital Skills
Grab Thailand is equipping elderly Thais with essential digital skills through their initiative 'Smart Aging, Graceful Living: Embracing Tech & AI'. This program, aimed at aiding seniors in daily activities and offering income opportunities, is part of their response to Thailand's aging population challenges. Key highlights include training in technology, health, and well-being, with over ten thousand senior Grab drivers currently active.
Grab Thailand has launched an initiative titled 'Smart Aging, Graceful Living: Embracing Tech & AI' to equip elderly Thais with digital skills essential for adapting to modern technologies like Generative AI.
This program not only aids seniors in their daily activities but also offers supplementary income opportunities.
Responding to Thailand’s shift towards a Super Aged Society, the program strives to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the elderly, improving self-esteem and reducing societal economic impacts.
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Worachat Luxkanalode, Country Head of Grab Thailand, outlines the successful 'Grab Wai Kao' program launched in 2022, collaborating with depa, the Ministry of Labor, and the private sector to promote digital literacy among seniors.
Key highlights include digital skills development courses on technology, physical health, and mental well-being, alongside additional benefits such as healthcare and income opportunities.
Presently, Grab hosts over ten thousand senior drivers, emphasizing safety and valuable work experience.