All publications: Thailand

Brief

Generative AI and labour markets in ASEAN: Significant exposure, limited disruption, uneven preparedness

The brief finds that while generative AI has the potential to reshape work in ASEAN, there is little evidence of widespread labour market disruption so far, with future outcomes depending largely on countries' preparedness, policy choices and...

Comparative study on disability benefits to support recommendations for Angola

This comparative study examines disability benefits schemes in Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of disability benefits in Angola.

Comparative study on unemployment benefits to support recommendations for Angola

This comparative study examines unemployment benefit schemes in Brazil, Morocco, Portugal, South Africa and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of unemployment benefits in Angola.

Comparative study on sickness benefits to support recommendations for Angola

This comparative study examines sickness benefit schemes in Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal and Thailand to inform the potential introduction of sickness benefits in Angola’s social protection system.

Demographic change

Demographic shifts in Asia and the Pacific: Policy insights from partner countries

Event summary

Migrant workers at the heart of Thai rubber sector equipped with labour rights and social protection knowledge

The workshop on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in the Thai rubber sector for migrant workers, held by the RISC-Migrant project on 25 September 2025, aims to address RBC implementation gaps in labour rights protection and raise awareness on...

Fact sheet

Responsible and Inclusive Supply Chains for Migrant Workers in Thailand (RISC-Migrant)

The RISC-Migrant project is a one-year initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and supported by the supplementary budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan (MOFA). It delivers rapid and targeted support to protect...

Labour migration

Towards fair seas: Recruitment and working conditions for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South-East Asia

This comprehensive regional survey assesses the working and living conditions for migrants in the fishing and seafood processing sectors, including the prevalence of forced labour.

Migration

Enhancing Regular Pathways for Labour Migration in South-East Asia

This Issue Brief highlights the context of labour migration – in particular temporary labour migration into elementary occupations – from and within South-East Asia, setting out the key challenges that reduce access to regular pathways and limit...

Trade and decent work

Thailand National policy dialogue on trade and decent work

Harnessing Thailand’s global competitiveness through decent work In Thailand, exports account for approximately 70 per cent of GDP and nearly 42 per cent of total employment relies on trade with other countries. As such, underlying the...

Migration

Advancing Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development in ASEAN: Unlocking Opportunities for Migrant Workers through the Vientiane...

This report, developed in support of the Vientiane Declaration on Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development for Migrant Workers, and its accompanying Checklist, presents a comprehensive analysis of the current challenges and opportunities in...

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Labour migration governance in ASEAN

A review of the implementation of recommendations from the 3rd to 16th ASEAN Forums on Migrant Labour

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Labour migration in ASEAN: Analysis from the International Labour Migration Statistics Database in ASEAN

Labour migration is an established feature in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and its labour markets. Reliable and comprehensive statistical data is essential to inform evidence-based policy to govern labour migration and...

Migrant Worker Resource Centres

Empowering Migrant Workers: Lessons Learned from ILO Migrant Worker Resource Centres in the ASEAN region

This publication draws on the experience of the International Labour Organisation’s support for Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs) in the ASEAN region. It highlights how these centres improve access to information, legal aid, and social...

Care at home: Projecting Thailand’s need for national and migrant labour for home-based care for older persons

Thailand is ageing. By 2037, one third of the population will be over 60 years of age. This study projects that the need for paid home-based care workers will increase by at least 70 per cent, with up to 250,000 additional paid care workers required...

Summary report

Results from the Driving Industry Dialogue (DID) toolkit rollout in the Thai automotive sector

Briefing note

TRIANGLE in ASEAN Quarterly Briefing Note: Thailand

Below Quarterly Briefing Note gives an update on our work in Thailand during July to September 2025.

Briefing note

TRIANGLE in ASEAN Quarterly Briefing Note: ASEAN

Below Quarterly Briefing Note gives an update on our work in ASEAN during the previous quarter.

Social Protection

The future of social insurance in Viet Nam: Policy options and recommendations

Viet Nam is making bold progress toward universal social insurance, backed by strong policy reforms and expanding coverage. This report highlights strategic ILO recommendations to support the next phase of legal and structural transformation.

Occupational safety and health

For employers: Reporting, recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases