Thailand's Civil Service Commission is preparing legislation to extend retirement ages for state enterprise boards and CEOs—raising director retirement from 65 to 70 years and CEO/MD retirement from 60 to 65 years—to align with an aging society. The proposal, scheduled for Cabinet consideration within Q3–Q4 2026, reflects private-sector precedent and skill retention arguments, though it requires legislative amendments and public consultation. While potentially controversial in parliament, it signals structural shifts in SOE governance and workforce policy that could affect corporate planning and succession.