Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Thai Party Proposes Government Matchmaking to Boost Birth Rate
A political party in Thailand has a unique idea to help people find love.
They want the government to play cupid and match people up so they can get married and have more babies.
Thailand's birth rate is going down, which could cause problems for the country in the future.
Some people think this is a good idea, while others think it's too much for the government to be involved in people's personal lives.
The party says this could help double the number of babies born each year.
The idea is part of their plan for the upcoming election.
Thailand's New Alternative Party proposes government matchmaking to boost birth rate.
Party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanon says the scheme could double annual births to 800,000.
The proposal is part of the party's platform for the February 8 general election.
Critics argue the idea is more symbolic and intrusive, while supporters see it as bold.
The program would be open to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples, including foreign partners.
- Who
- New Alternative Party, led by Mongkolkit Suksintharanon
- What
- Proposal for government to help citizens find romantic partners to boost birth rate
- When
- Ahead of the February 8 general election
- Where
- Thailand
- Why
- To address the declining birth rate and potential economic slowdown
- Country
- Thailand
- Proposed by
- New Alternative Party
- Leader
- Mongkolkit Suksintharanon
- Election Date
- February 8
- Target Birth Rate
- 800,000 babies per year
- Programme Inclusivity
- Opposite-sex and same-sex couples, Thai or foreign partners