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Thai labour market warning as long-term unemployment jumps 27%
Thai labour market warning as long-term unemployment jumps 27%
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
NESDC warns long-term unemployment rose 27% in Q1 2026, as AI and electric vehicles are set to reshape millions of Thai jobs.20% absconding rate prompts South Korea to pause intake as both sides seek fixes
20% absconding rate prompts South Korea to pause intake as both sides seek fixes
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
South Korea has paused E-8 seasonal worker intake from four Thai provinces after the absconding rate reached 20%, as both sides seek long-term fixes.South Korea halts seasonal worker intake from four Thai provinces
South Korea halts seasonal worker intake from four Thai provinces
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
South Korea has suspended E-8 seasonal agricultural and fisheries worker intake from four Thai provinces for 2026 after some workers left their employers.Thailand halts Middle East worker deployments amid Iran attack fears
Thailand halts Middle East worker deployments amid Iran attack fears
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
The Department of Employment has temporarily suspended the dispatch of Thai workers to the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions, as Iran faces the risk of renewed attacks.Rapid urban growth deepens inequality across Asia-Pacific
Rapid urban growth deepens inequality across Asia-Pacific
SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026
The Asia-Pacific SDG 2026 report warns that rapid urban growth across the region is widening inequality, with nearly 700 million people living in slums or informal settlements.Fisheries issues Seabook renewal guidelines to ease labour crunch
Fisheries issues Seabook renewal guidelines to ease labour crunch
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Thailand’s Fisheries Department set Seabook renewal steps for foreign crew with documents expiring on 13 February and 31 March, to curb labour shortages.Work permits for Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam extended to March 31
Work permits for Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam extended to March 31
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Thailand’s Labour Ministry has extended the deadline for Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers to complete work-permit renewal requirements until March 31, 2026.Gold and silver rise as dollar slips; US jobs data in focus
Gold and silver rise as dollar slips; US jobs data in focus
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Reuters: Gold rose about 2% as the dollar fell; investors eye US jobs, CPI and jobless claims for Fed rate clues. Silver also surged.