Industrial decline forcing Thais into service jobsListen to this articleA worker cans fish in a factory. An industrial slowdown is pushing workers into the service sector. (File photo)The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern over the weakening income outlook in the labour market, as an industrial slowdown continues to push workers into the service sector. Manufacturing wages average 183 baht per hour, up only marginally from 173 baht. Although exports surged by a striking 12.3% in 2025, manufacturing output barely grew.

Source: Bangkok Post January 08, 2026 15:16 UTC