BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The BOT is moving to regulate pay-later services that fuel overspending among young consumers, with First Jobbers’ debt at 52.7%, NPLs at 27% and transaction volume up over 38% a year.
ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are accelerating investment in AI, semiconductors and data centres, but ASEAN’s AI boom is also fuelling concerns over job losses, inequality, energy demand, water stress and a possible tech bubble.
Digital nomads seek cities for longer, steadier stays in 2026
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Forbes says creators, freelancers, online entrepreneurs and digital workers are choosing cities that offer business networks, stability and quality of life.
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.