Matchmaker not fazed by dating apps

An executive from a traditional matchmaking business says her company is unfazed by the boom in online dating apps, as matchmaking caters to high earners who value privacy. The National Economic and Social Development Council reported last month that 40.5% of people of reproductive age (15-49 years) were single in 2023, up from 35.7% in 2017. Another socioeconomic survey found more than half of Bangkok residents are single. "The country's sluggish economy and growing socioeconomic issues have caused some Thais to seek temporary pleasure," said Kulchulee Subsinudom Nylander, chief executive and founder of Bangkok Matching, a matchmaking company. Ms Kulchulee said the attitude of Thais towards love and being in a relationship has changed. Thai adults seem to have less tolerance for obstacles in relationships, leading to more frequent break-ups, she said. Individuals know what they wa...