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Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The agreement updates a 2019 memorandum and sets roles for Japan and Thai authorities before the April 2027 replacement of the technical intern system.Thailand’s 40 restricted jobs foreigners cannot freely take up
Thailand’s 40 restricted jobs foreigners cannot freely take up
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Thailand’s foreign labour law restricts 40 job categories for foreign workers, with some fully prohibited and others allowed only under specific conditions.The Nation roundtable warns Thai education faces a point of no return
The Nation roundtable warns Thai education faces a point of no return
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Thailand’s education system faces mounting pressure from digital disruption, ASEAN labour competition and rising demand for international schools.JSCCIB presses Thai government as labour shortage crisis hits economy
JSCCIB presses Thai government as labour shortage crisis hits economy
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Julapun Amornvivat says the ministry will ease migrant worker registration, push ahead with MOUs and consider cooperation with Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.NESDC says 8.7m Thai workers are exposed to GenAI’s impact on jobs
NESDC says 8.7m Thai workers are exposed to GenAI’s impact on jobs
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Analysis of fourth-quarter 2025 labour force data classifies 2.2m workers as at risk of replacement and 6.5m in AI-supported roles.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.JSCCIB lowers Thai GDP outlook as energy and labour risks persist
JSCCIB lowers Thai GDP outlook as energy and labour risks persist
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
The joint private-sector committee lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.2%-1.6%, citing high energy prices and labour shortages.Labour minister orders foreign worker permit checks across Thailand
Labour minister orders foreign worker permit checks across Thailand
SUNDAY, MAY 03, 2026
Julapun Amornvivat says officials will inspect workplaces after nine Thai and foreign suspects were arrested at a Koh Phangan childcare facility.Thailand’s EEC property market grows on labour and industry demand
Thailand’s EEC property market grows on labour and industry demand
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
LWS says housing demand in the EEC is increasingly being driven by employment and industry, reshaping project development and investment in the area.Brazil puts China's BYD on list of shame over slave-like labour scandal
Brazil puts China's BYD on list of shame over slave-like labour scandal
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Brazil has placed BYD on a government blacklist over a 2024 labour scandal involving Chinese workers, raising reputational and financing risks.