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Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
Number of migrant workers climbs 23%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2025
» The number of migrant workers in Thailand is rising, as the border dispute with Cambodia has resulted in more labourers from other countries seeking employment here, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2025
» The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Vietnam asks United States to reconsider seafood export ban
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam has asked the United States to reconsider a decision that could lead to a ban on some Vietnamese seafood exports to the American market starting next year, a potential blow to an economy already hit by US tariffs.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark probe demand
Bloomberg, Published on 15/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighboring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark demand for probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighbouring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Taking the sting out of AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Wichit Chantanusornsire and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2025
» While some industry leaders view artificial intelligence (AI) as reducing Thai white-collar jobs, others say the technology augments jobs, enhancing creativity as those ready to learn new things should thrive.
Border fight shifts focus to machines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2025
» The sharp decrease in Cambodian workers in Thailand is prompting local manufacturers to speed up plans to replace human labourers with machinery, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Cabinet approves 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to replace Cambodians
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly border conflict between the two countries, a Thai senior official said on Tuesday.