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Thai exports face US Section 301 risk over forced-labour concerns
Thai exports face US Section 301 risk over forced-labour concerns
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Thai businesses are concerned about possible US trade measures, although no final decision has been announced on a reported 12.5% tariff.Thailand faces two US Section 301 proceedings as tariff expiry nears
Thailand faces two US Section 301 proceedings as tariff expiry nears
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand is seeking the least damaging outcome from US Section 301 proceedings over forced labour import controls and alleged excess manufacturing capacity.Japan’s accommodation sector faces widespread labour shortages
Japan’s accommodation sector faces widespread labour shortages
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Japan’s tourism agency calls for better pay, more days off and flexible worker-sharing after a nationwide survey found widespread understaffing.Japan job availability ratio falls as openings slow across sectors
Japan job availability ratio falls as openings slow across sectors
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Japan’s May labour figures pointed to softer hiring demand as job seekers rose faster than openings and unemployment stayed at 2.5 per cent.Thai Chamber proposes 10 urgent measures for Thai economic revival
Thai Chamber proposes 10 urgent measures for Thai economic revival
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Poj Aramwattananont says the private sector wants rapid action on spending, energy costs, SMEs, household debt, trade and labour.World Bank urges Thailand to reform business laws before B-READY
World Bank urges Thailand to reform business laws before B-READY
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
The World Bank has urged Thailand to address gaps in labour and business laws, including night work pay rules, before the 2026 B-READY assessment.Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The agreement updates a 2019 memorandum and sets roles for Japan and Thai authorities before the April 2027 replacement of the technical intern system.Thailand’s 40 restricted jobs foreigners cannot freely take up
Thailand’s 40 restricted jobs foreigners cannot freely take up
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Thailand’s foreign labour law restricts 40 job categories for foreign workers, with some fully prohibited and others allowed only under specific conditions.The Nation roundtable warns Thai education faces a point of no return
The Nation roundtable warns Thai education faces a point of no return
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Thailand’s education system faces mounting pressure from digital disruption, ASEAN labour competition and rising demand for international schools.JSCCIB presses Thai government as labour shortage crisis hits economy
JSCCIB presses Thai government as labour shortage crisis hits economy
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Julapun Amornvivat says the ministry will ease migrant worker registration, push ahead with MOUs and consider cooperation with Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.