About 900,000 university graduates are likely to be jobless

14 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

Nearly 900,000 Thai university graduates, including 500,000 expected next year, face unemployment due to the economic contraction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Thai labor market remains fragile, impacting current employees (especially the 45-50 age group facing early retirement), existing jobless individuals, and new graduates entering the workforce.
New graduates are particularly vulnerable, with 400,000 from this year still largely unemployed and next year's cohort at high risk of not securing jobs.
Employers now prioritize graduates with multiple skills, job training, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a positive attitude over high academic grades.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.