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Brighter employment figures proof of recovery, claims govt

Thailand's economy shows sign of recovery, following a dip in unemployment to its lowest level since the start of Covid-19 pandemic.

Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Saturday the number of people unemployed in July had fallen once again and set another marker in the country's recovery from both the Covid-19 pandemic and an economic slump.

Based on National Statistical Office figures, of the 40 million people in the workforce, 514,000 are currently seeking employment.

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