Thailand Consumer Mood at 6-Month Low

2026-04-09 14:20 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 51.8 in March 2026, marking its lowest level in six months and down from 53.7 in February.

Confidence in the overall economy weakened, with both current conditions and future expectations deteriorating.

This decline reflects growing concerns that geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices will weigh on economic growth, while household incomes continue to lag behind increasing living costs.

Job market sentiment also softened.

Expectations regarding current employment opportunities declined, although respondents remained somewhat optimistic about future prospects.

Similarly, the income outlook worsened, with approximately 96.5% of consumers expecting their income over the next six months to either decline or remain unchanged.

In contrast, domestic political stability is expected to support confidence among consumers and investors, providing some underlying resilience to the broader economic outlook.



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