Thailand’s core consumer price index (CPI) rose to 1.34% year-over-year in July 2026, up from 1.23% in June 2026, signaling a modest acceleration in underlying inflation pressures. The latest data, updated on 5 August 2026, reflects price movements excluding volatile components such as food and energy, offering a clearer view of the country’s underlying inflation trend.
The July reading marks a continuation of gradual price gains on a year-over-year basis. The “actual” core CPI figure compares July 2026 with July 2025, while the “previous” figure compares June 2026 with June 2025. The uptick suggests that core inflation is inching higher but remains contained, a dynamic that will be closely watched by policymakers and financial markets for clues on the future path of interest rates and broader economic conditions in Thailand.
