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Thai household spending rises as fuel and travel costs bite
Thai household spending rises as fuel and travel costs bite
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
Thai households spent an average 21,217 baht a month in the first nine months of 2026, up 326 baht year on year as fuel and transport costs increased.Thai household debt nears THB800,000, highest in 17 years
Thai household debt nears THB800,000, highest in 17 years
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Average Thai household debt rose to THB794,945 in 2026, the highest in 17 years, as weak incomes and living costs continued to strain borrowers.High debt and rapid ageing increase Thailand’s Japanification risk
High debt and rapid ageing increase Thailand’s Japanification risk
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
Thailand’s 1% policy rate reflects weak demand, with heavy household debt, rapid ageing and an underperforming tourism sector constraining spending and growth.Ekniti closes parliamentary debate and defends energy loan decree
Ekniti closes parliamentary debate and defends energy loan decree
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the emergency borrowing decree will protect households, support the energy transition and strengthen Thailand’s economy.Ekniti closes parliamentary debate and defends energy loan decree
Ekniti closes parliamentary debate and defends energy loan decree
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the emergency borrowing decree will protect households, support the energy transition and strengthen Thailand’s economy.Thai shoppers cut basket sizes as retail confidence falls
Thai shoppers cut basket sizes as retail confidence falls
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand’s retail confidence fell to 46.6 in July as spending per bill plunged 8.1 points, signalling shrinking household purchasing power.Refineries, motor vehicles and palm oil pull June industrial output lower
Refineries, motor vehicles and palm oil pull June industrial output lower
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Second-quarter production fell 1.79%, though domestic demand supported sugar, cleaning products, soap, cosmetics and pet foodThai household debt-to-GDP ratio falls amid restricted credit access
Thai household debt-to-GDP ratio falls amid restricted credit access
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
SCB EIC says the fall to 85.9% of GDP reflects restricted access to formal credit, while many households turn to easier sources of borrowing.From currency crisis to low-growth trap, Thailand confronts its next economic test
From currency crisis to low-growth trap, Thailand confronts its next economic test
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2026
Economists say Thailand is stronger than in 1997, but weak growth, household debt and competitiveness now pose the bigger threatThaksin sympathises with Thai government over debt burden
Thaksin sympathises with Thai government over debt burden
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra urges unity, denies political activity, and expresses concern over household debt, national debt and Thailand’s economic pressures.