The Bank of Thailand's MPC secretary said new AI and tech investment creates fewer jobs per baht invested than before. Labour demand per million baht fell from about 0.45 in 2021 to near 0.20 in 2025. He warned unemployment may rise, citing firms hiring foreign workers, more temporary or fixed-term contracts, and new jobs not offsetting business closures. For a small firm, expect tighter labour supply in some skills and more competition for hiring; temporary contracts are a flexible option to weigh, but check Thai labour rules before using them.