The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have a limited impact on Thai employment, with less than 4% of service sector workers at high risk of being replaced by the technology, according to the Kasikorn Research Center.
- According to the Kasikorn Research Center, less than 4% of Thai service sector workers are at risk of being replaced by AI.
- 74% of Thai business leaders would not hire candidates without AI skills, highlighting the growing importance of AI in the job market.
- Thai employers are willing to pay at least 41% more to hire workers with AI skills, highlighting the value placed on AI expertise in the country.
Despite this low risk, a survey conducted by Microsoft and LinkedIn found that 74% of Thai business leaders would not hire candidates without AI skills. The study also found that 92% of knowledge workers in Thailand are currently using AI at work, and 81% of them are using AI tools of their choice. Additionally, 91% of Thai business leaders believe their companies need to adopt AI to stay competitive.
In response to this trend, the report highlights the growing importance of AI skills in the job market, with 90% of Thai executives expressing a preference for candidates with AI skills over those with more work experience.
