Udon thani: The Social Security Office is actively engaging with residents of Udon Thani to promote the “Retirement Lottery” program, aiming to enhance financial literacy and savings culture among the community members.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Jarulak Ruangsuwan, Secretary-General of the National Savings Fund (NSF), attended a financial literacy event on September 23rd in the Na Phu community, Phen District, Udon Thani Province. The event, organized in collaboration with the Government Savings Bank (GSB), aimed to promote the “GSB Lottery” as a means to ensure financial stability in retirement. The gathering was graced by Mr. Amnuay Intharathirat, Mayor of Na Phu Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mr. Uthai Saithong, Senior Director of the Regional Office of Udon Thani, and Mr. Sahaphan Phuwamongkolwiwat, Director of Marketing Activation at Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited.
The initiative focused on enhancing financial planning knowledge and fostering a savings-oriented mindset among senior citizens from the Na Phu Subdistrict Elderly School. This model school is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the elderly and aims to empower them to impart financial planning skills to their children and the broader community, thereby fostering a culture of lifelong learning and sustainable savings.
Continuing the effort, on September 24th, Ms. Jarulak participated in a meeting with executives from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in Udon Thani Province. The discussions centered on strategies to enhance public relations for the “GSB Lottery,” aiming to broaden its reach and encourage more people to engage in convenient and secure savings practices for long-term financial security.
This initiative is a part of the Government Savings Bank’s broader mission to cultivate a savings society and collaborate with various partners across the country. The goal is to ensure that individuals have adequate and stable savings for their retirement.