Inflation Thailand 2011
Average inflation: 3.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- August: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.9%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 7.9%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 0.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 7.9%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 0.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.8% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 3.8%
- 10-year average
- 3.8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 3.8%
- All-time low (2011)
- 3.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.0% |
| February | 2.9% |
| March | 3.1% |
| April | 4.0% |
| May | 4.2% |
| June | 4.1% |
| July | 4.1% |
| August | 4.3% |
| September | 4.0% |
| October | 4.2% |
| November | 4.2% |
| December | 3.5% |
| Average | 3.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.