The number of unemployed persons in Thailand increased to 393.07 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 280.47 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Thailand averaged 596.93 Thousand from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1743.70 Thousand in the second quarter of 1999 and a record low of 188.01 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2012. source: Bank of Thailand



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 41194.46 39752.79 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 27269.00 33038.00 Apr 2026
Labour Costs 97.38 106.93 points Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 400.00 400.00 THB/Day Dec 2026
Population 65.81 65.95 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 129.62 117.11 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 393.07 280.47 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 0.94 0.70 percent Mar 2026


Thailand Unemployed Persons
In Thailand, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
393.07 280.47 1743.70 188.01 1998 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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