Group 1 - The Thai Research Center has revised its inflation forecast for Thailand in 2025 from 0.3% to 0.1% [1][2] - In August, Thailand's inflation rate was recorded at -0.79%, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative inflation and the lowest level since January 2024 [1] - The decline in prices is attributed to a broad range of products, with 183 items (approximately 40% of the inflation basket of 464 items) showing price decreases compared to July [1] Group 2 - Core inflation in August 2025 remains positive at 0.81%, indicating ongoing consumer concerns about high living costs despite some price reductions [1] - Prices for certain goods, such as instant food, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials, continue to rise, contributing to a decrease in consumer confidence index to 47.9 [1] - The forecast for the third quarter indicates negative inflation slightly below expectations, while the fourth quarter is expected to turn positive but still below previous forecasts due to factors like falling domestic fuel prices and reduced domestic demand [2]
泰国研究机构下调泰全年通胀率预测值
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-10 09:23