But before they pack their bags, one question begs an answer: "Is Saudi Arabia still a gold mine of labour opportunities as it once was?" ''Saudi Arabia is no longer ideal for unskilled workers 'digging for gold' ". Saudi Arabia has also experienced some economic doldrums, dogged by rising unemployment. Although Saudi Arabia has large construction projects in the pipeline, it needs to hire specialists to work them. The biggest employer countries for Thai workers are Taiwan (49,451 Thai workers), followed by Israel (20,044 workers), South Korea (14,310), Japan (4,347) and Singapore (1,487).

Source: Bangkok Post January 31, 2022 00:28 UTC