NESDC Reports Rise in Unemployment and Household Debt Q2 2026

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

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The National Economic and Social Development Council reports a recovery in the labor market alongside rising unemployment and household debt for the second quarter of 2026.

•The National Economic and Social Development Council reported that total employment in Q2 2026 reached 41.5 million people.
•Unemployment in Q2 2026 increased by approximately 400,000 people compared to the previous year.
•Household debt in Q2 2026 totaled 16.41 trillion baht.
•Children aged 6-14 years in Bangkok and the Central region show a high prevalence of obesity and overweight conditions.

Overview

•On August 24, Danucha Pichayanan released the Thai Social Conditions report for the second quarter of 2026.
•Total employment increased by 5.1% to 41.5 million people, with 11.7 million in agriculture and 29.9 million in non-agricultural sectors.
•Unemployment increased by 9.7% (approximately 400,000 people), bringing the unemployment rate to 0.95%.
•The average monthly wage for workers was 15,937 baht, representing a 0.25% decrease.
•Household debt reached 16.41 trillion baht in Q2 2026, while the household debt-to-GDP ratio decreased to 85.9%.
•Danucha Pichayanan noted that borrowers with multiple housing loan accounts in 2025 may face higher risks in debt repayment if income does not increase.
•Non-performing loans (NPLs) were valued at 1.25 trillion baht, accounting for 9.20% of total loans.
•Children aged 6-14 years have an obesity and overweight rate of 27.4%, particularly in Bangkok and the Central region.

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Key Entities

Organization

NESDC(สศช.)

The National Economic and Social Development Council which reports on Thai social and economic conditions.

National Economic and Social Development Council(สภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ)

The organization responsible for reporting on Thai social conditions and labor market data.

Person

Danucha Pichayanan(ดนุชา พิชยนันท์)

The Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

An area where a high rate of obesity and overweight conditions in children aged 6-14 was found.

Central region(ภาคกลาง)

An area where a high rate of obesity and overweight conditions in children aged 6-14 was found.