NSO confirms the unemployment survey of Thai people is low. Among COVID -19 It is the definition of “unemployed” according to the International Labor Organization (ILO), where “virtual unemployed” or people who work less than four hours a day are significantly higher, with the second quarter of 2020 reaching 5.41 million people. And in the fourth quarter of the past is 2.35 million people.
Ms. Wanpen Poolwong, Director of the National Statistical Office (NSO), answered questions about the unemployment rate of Thai people at The NSO surveyed that it was 1.9% of the employed or about 700,000 people in opposition to the private sector. Revealed that There are millions of people unemployed, such as in tourism and hotels. Of the 4 million workers, 1 million lost their jobs and 2 million part-time workers, and 1 million still received regular wages. In such cases, it must be explained that The NSO survey was based on the definition of unemployed. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the survey of NSO found that the effects of COVID-19 The number of quasi-unemployed people working less than 4 hours a day. Dramatically higher
“In the first quarter of 2020 there were 395,000 unemployed people, or 1% of those in the labor force, while there were 4.25 million virtual people unemployed. In the third quarter, there were 738,000 unemployed, or 1.9%, and 2.68 million quasi-unemployed, while 727,000 quasi-unemployed, or 1.9%, had 2.35 million virtual unemployed. . Will explore the working conditions of the tourism and hotel business Which is considered a region affected by COVID-19 Especially “
For the definition used by the NSO, unemployed refers to a person aged 15 years and over and in the week of the survey having one of the following characteristics: 1. Not working and not having a regular job but seeking A job applying for a job or waiting for packing during the 30 days before the interview date. 2. Not working and not working full time And did not find a job during the 30 days before the interview date But ready to work in the survey week As for those who are virtual unemployed Refers to those who work less than 4 hours / day, with the unemployment rate meaning Percentage of the number of unemployed to the number of people in the labor force
The reporter reported that Earlier, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDB) said that throughout 2020 the labor market was affected by COVID-19. Causing the unemployment rate to increase and working hours to decrease. The labor force in 2020 was 38.5 million, expanding 1%. Employment increased 0.2% from non-agricultural employment rose 0.3%. Agricultural employment fell 0.1%. The unemployment rate last year was at the level. It was higher at 1.69%, up from 0.98% in 2019, and average working hours decreased, with private hours working at 43.2 hours per week, down from 45.8 hours per week, or down 5.7%, while overtime workers Or working more than 50 hours per week decreased 17.1% part of the labor income. Reduced and may not be sufficient for living
While labor risk factors this year include: 1. The new uncertainty of the COVID-19 epidemic and its impact on the economy. If there is a new wave of outbreaks Will affect the operator – Especially those who have not recovered from the first outbreak. May reduce the job title Or modify the form of employment Especially workers in the country – Small advantage Hotel branch, restaurant Retail and wholesale
While self-employed There will be a decrease in income from the slowdown in private consumption. If unable to control the outbreak There are also delays in vaccination. And distributed among the people Labor may be affected more severe and longer. 2. Drought due to the reduced amount of water in dams. Especially the technology and digital skills.
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