Piriya Pholphirul

National Institute of Development Administration

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Dr. Piriya Pholphirul is a leading researcher in development economics, with a sharp focus on the intersection of technological change, labor markets, and sustainable tourism in developing countries. His work critically examines the real-world impacts of automation, particularly concerning job displacement and creation. His highly cited 2022 study, "Are Robots stealing jobs? Empirical evidence from 10 developing countries" (22 citations), provides crucial quantitative evidence on how new technologies affect employment across diverse industrial sectors, challenging simplistic narratives about automation. Building on this, his recent 2025 work, "Post-COVID-19 adoption of service robots in Thai tourism enterprises," offers timely insights into the post-pandemic transformation of labor-intensive industries. By conducting field surveys and applying rigorous econometric models, Dr. Pholphirul delivers evidence-based analysis that informs policy debates on the future of work. His research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in understanding how developing economies can navigate the complex challenges and opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.