“Econ Thai” reveals the overview of new employment has not recovered. Nearly 2 million Thai workers found unemployed.
The Federation of Employers, Traders and Industry of Thailand reveals that the unemployment rate in 2021 is still stiff. There is a risk that 500,000 new graduates are likely to lose their jobs even though Thailand has passed its lowest economic period. But the state should find a plan to stimulate the economy. to revive businesses affected by COVID-19
Overall new employment is still tight, with almost 2 million unemployed. Mr. Thanit Sorat, vice president of the Federation of Employers, Traders and Industry (ECONTHAI), revealed that in 2021, the overall picture of new hires has not recovered. As a result of the spread of COVID-19 make tourism services and industries affected from the latest estimation of numbers Found that the number of unemployed workers accumulated at the level of 1.5 – 1.7 million people.
While new graduates from March to April 64 will increase by about 500,000 people, the government needs to prepare measures. To stimulate the economy continuously throughout the year in order to support and revitalize the business Support for the economy that is expected to gradually recover from both Thailand and the world after vaccination against COVID-19 already in many countries
pointed out that the government must have a plan to revitalize the domestic economy to recover as quickly as possible Thailand’s definition of employment does not reflect facts. But the Thai economy has passed its lowest point. which this year may see a recovery The number of unemployed people will be less than before. But new hires have not recovered much. because the tourism sector still come back a little which requires the strength of foreign tourists Which is best at the end of this year.
For the industrial sector, exports during Jan. 20 grew 0.35%, which is a good direction. But most industrial sectors still suffer from the impact of COVID-19. The production rate needed to be reduced. and gradually recover but still not fully Therefore, the chances of getting more people are less. except for high-growth industries such as the medical industry
As for exports in the past 63 years, it was found that there were three major industrial clusters, of which 18 clusters accounted for 60% of exports were still negative, such as steel, jewelry, rubber, cosmetics, automobiles, chemicals, etc. Therefore, some businesses were needed. have to support oneself The government needs to accelerate liquidity injections to revitalize the business.
