Southeast Asia / Thailand

Thailand's labour market.

Employment grew 3.8% from June 2025 to June 2026. Unemployment was 0.9% in June 2026.

Employment period: June 2026
Unemployment period: June 2026
Source status: Live official sources

Employed: 41.89M
Employment change: +3.8%
Unemployment: 0.9%
Average income: THB 15,675

Employment and unemployment use the June 2026 monthly survey. Income uses the Q1 2026 quarterly employee table and does not cover every employed person.

USD estimate uses the U.S. Treasury rate dated 30 Jun 2026. It is a currency conversion, not a cost-of-living comparison. See exchange-rate details.

Thailand detail

Labour market signals

Official growth comes first. Demand and churn use the best available evidence, with scope and source shown clearly.

Source period: June 2025 to June 2026. Official national employment series.

Thailand market mapGrowth

June 2026 / 41.89M employed / +3.8%

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Growth signal

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Evidence

Sources and dates

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The Labor Force Survey, monthly summary

National Statistical Office of Thailand / Official government data

Live official government data check · Checked 17 Aug 2026, 4:19 am

Period: June 2026
Published: 21 July 2026
Source updated: 21 July 2026

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The Labor Force Survey, quarterly wage table

National Statistical Office of Thailand / Official government data

Live official government data check · Checked 17 Aug 2026, 4:19 am

Period: Q1 2026
Published: 20 May 2026
Source updated: 20 May 2026

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Thai Labour Market Journal, Vol. 34 Issue 1

Thailand Department of Employment / Official administrative data

Stale official administrative data fallback · Attempted 17 Aug 2026, 4:19 am · Verified 13 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm

Period: Dec 2025
Published: Jan 2026
Source updated: Jan 2026

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