Private consumption in Thailand rose by 1.2% month-on-month in July 2026, edging up from 1.1% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since December 2025, mainly due to stronger services spending, particularly on hotels and restaurants and passenger transportation, amid government measures and a pickup in domestic tourism. Spending on durable goods also grew, highlighting increased sales of passenger cars and pickup trucks despite lower motorcycle registrations. Consumption of non-durable goods was broadly stable, as higher fuel consumption and alcoholic beverage sales offset weaker consumer goods sales following strong growth in the previous month. In contrast, spending on semi-durable goods dropped, reflecting lower imports of textiles and apparel. Meanwhile, consumer confidence improved, supported by government measures and easing concerns over the Middle East conflict. source: Bank of Thailand

Personal Spending in Thailand increased 1.20 percent in July of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Thailand averaged 0.25 percent from 2010 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6.60 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -9.60 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Thailand Personal Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Thailand Personal Spending - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Personal Spending in Thailand increased 1.20 percent in July of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Thailand is expected to be -0.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Thailand Personal Spending is projected to trend around 1.50 percent in 2027 and 1.10 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-31 07:00 AM
Private Consumption MoM
Jun 1.1% 0.6% 0.7%
2026-08-31 07:00 AM
Private Consumption MoM
Jul 1.2% 1.1% 0.2%
2026-09-30 07:00 AM
Private Consumption MoM
Aug 1.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bank Lending Rate 6.27 6.27 percent Aug 2026
Consumer Credit 5285734.00 5296795.00 THB Million Jun 2025
Gasoline Prices 1.14 1.08 USD/Liter Aug 2026
Personal Savings 1.40 2.20 percent Dec 2023
Private Consumption MoM 1.20 1.10 percent Jul 2026
Retail Sales YoY -18.29 -18.16 percent Jun 2026


Thailand Personal Spending
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.20 1.10 6.60 -9.60 2010 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Thailand Personal Spending Hits 7-Month High
Private consumption in Thailand rose by 1.2% month-on-month in July 2026, edging up from 1.1% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since December 2025, mainly due to stronger services spending, particularly on hotels and restaurants and passenger transportation, amid government measures and a pickup in domestic tourism. Spending on durable goods also grew, highlighting increased sales of passenger cars and pickup trucks despite lower motorcycle registrations. Consumption of non-durable goods was broadly stable, as higher fuel consumption and alcoholic beverage sales offset weaker consumer goods sales following strong growth in the previous month. In contrast, spending on semi-durable goods dropped, reflecting lower imports of textiles and apparel. Meanwhile, consumer confidence improved, supported by government measures and easing concerns over the Middle East conflict.
2026-08-31
Thailand Personal Spending Rises at a Faster Pace
Private consumption in Thailand increased by 1.1% month-on-month in June 2026, accelerating from 0.6% in the previous month. It marked the second straight month of growth, driven mainly by stronger spending on non-durable goods amid higher consumer goods sales following government stimulus measures, as well as improved fuel consumption as retail fuel prices declined and sales returned closer to normal levels. Spending on durable goods also strengthened, supported by higher motorcycle registrations and passenger car sales, partly reflecting growing consumer interest in electric vehicles. Consumption of semi-durable goods also advanced, supported by higher imports of textiles and apparel. In contrast, spending on services weakened, particularly at hotels and restaurants, in line with softer tourism activity. Meanwhile, consumer confidence improved, buoyed by government measures and easing concerns over tensions in the Middle East.
2026-07-31
Thailand Personal Spending Rises in May
Private consumption in Thailand rose 0.6% month-on-month in May 2026, following a 2.1% fall in the previous month. The improvement was driven mainly by stronger spending on durable goods, particularly passenger cars, as consumers increasingly favored electric vehicles amid elevated fuel prices. Spending on non-durable goods also edged up as fuel consumption normalized following earlier panic buying at the start of the Middle East conflict. At the same time, spending on services remained broadly stable, in line with domestic tourism activity. In contrast, consumption of semi-durable goods declined, reflected in lower imports of textiles and apparel. Consumer confidence continued to weaken, driven by concerns over the rising cost of living and uncertain income and employment prospects.
2026-06-30