Employment rate for the third quarter falls 2.1 percent

13 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

The employment rate in the non-farming sector dropped by 2.3% and in the farming sector by 1.8% during the third quarter, attributed to natural problems, economic slowdown, and shrinking exports.
While jobs decreased in production, wholesale, retail, and construction, the tourism-related sector (hotels, restaurants, transport) saw a 1.04% increase in vacancies, with the overall unemployment rate expected to hold at 0.9% for the fourth quarter.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Today 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.