The “Lifelong Investing: Investment Literacy for 50+” project, organized by the SEC for the second consecutive year, aims to enhance public knowledge and understanding of financial planning, savings management and appropriate investment, so that people can have sufficient funds for post-retirement living and build sustainable financial security. The project is a collaboration among the SEC, the Thai Financial Planners Association (TFPA) and Manoottangwai to broaden access to financial knowledge for people aged 50 and above (people aged 50+) through content that is easy to understand, relatable and practical for everyday life. This is consistent with the concept that, even after retirement, people can continue to plan and manage their finances to support a good quality of life and financial security.

Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, SEC Secretary-General, said: “The SEC recognizes the importance of today’s aging society and the need to strengthen financial and investment literacy among the public so that people can plan their finances and prepare for post-retirement life in a way that suits their individual lifestyles. Accurate knowledge and understanding also help people manage their assets, plan their spending and maintain their quality of life over the long term. The SEC remains committed to promoting financial well-being for Thai people of all ages and expects to see the public gain broad and sustainable access to financial and investment knowledge.”

Season 2 of the project has been completed, with public access to its knowledge materials exceeding 1.2 million times across various formats. These include infographics that help people aged 50+ better understand finance and investment, podcast programs on building and maintaining a sound retirement plan, and articles by expert speakers from the TFPA that present concepts and approaches to financial planning for people aged 50+. The project also offered online training courses on preparing for a happy retirement amid global volatility, covering topics from understanding one’s own financial position to estate and will planning. Four batches were completed, with more than 1,700 participants in total, reflecting significant learning demand and broad public interest.

This year, the SEC will continue to provide financial and investment education for pre-retirees and retirees. It is also developing a retirement planning tool that can assess financial status, estimate the amount needed after retirement and analyze financial gaps, with the aim of supporting comprehensive retirement planning and retirement portfolio management. The tool will be made available to the public free of charge by the end of 2026 to support convenient, easy-to-understand and practical access to financial planning for Thai people.

Interested persons may view past knowledge materials from the financial and investment education project for pre-retirees and retirees, “Lifelong Investing: Investment Literacy for 50+,” Seasons 1 and 2, through the SEC’s channels at YouTube: @ThaiSEC and the website www.smarttoinvest.com.

Note: Details of knowledge materials under the Lifelong Investing: Investment Literacy for 50+ project, Seasons 1 and 2