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5 Mar 2026

Thai Economy

Thai inflation in February 2026 stood at (-)0.88% YoY; Middle East conflict may push inflation higher (Business Brief No.4248 Full Ed.)

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  • Thailand’s headline inflation fell to (-)0.88 percent YoY in February 2026, with energy prices remaining the key factor dragging inflation into negative territory, reflecting movements in global energy prices and the government’s cost-of-living relief measures. 
  •  For 2026, KResearch maintains its inflation forecast at 0.4 percent. However, inflation could trend higher due to the conflict in the Middle East, depending on the duration and severity of the situation, as well as government measures to stabilize domestic prices. 
  • If the conflict persists for more than three months and the average Dubai crude oil price rises to USD 80 per barrel, Thailand’s inflation is expected to increase by around 1.0 percent.

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Thai Economy