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Thai inflation falls for third straight month in June
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2025
» Inflation as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) declined for a third consecutive month in June, attributed to lower energy and food prices, though there are no signs of deflation, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Wage hike unlikely to spur inflation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2025
» The recent minimum wage hike should have a mild impact on inflation, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Farmers brace for arrival of La Niña
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon shifting to La Niña, which may affect Thailand's inflation rate, particularly for food items, fresh vegetables and fruit because of their high sensitivity to water conditions.
Minister frets over drought's impact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is concerned the drought's impact could last for three years because of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Loy Krathong spending set to shrink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2021
» Overall consumer spending during Loy Krathong is likely to remain sluggish this year because people remain concerned about the reoccurrence of Covid-19 outbreaks and relatively poor economic conditions.
Inflation rate registers 0.45% in July
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2021
» The consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, decelerated in July from the previous month because of government subsidies for utilities, tuition and education fees to alleviate the impact of the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak.
Calls to control prices of herbs brushed aside
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has shrugged off calls to control the price of medicinal herbs related to Covid-19 treatment, particularly fah talai jone, also known as green chiretta.
CPI rises again in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2021
» The consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, rose for a second straight month in May, though the government insists the rate is still manageable and is expected to decelerate later in the year in part because of state subsidy measures.
Mild growth in sight for 2020
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/02/2020
» The government remains upbeat on overall exports staying positive this year despite myriad negative factors, including the deadly coronavirus outbreak.