Bangkok, July 8 - Government spokesman revealed. Thai Inflation Compared to inflation in various economic zones (May '23 compared to May '22, it was found that Thailand's inflation rose 0.53% (YoY), ranking the 6th lowest out of 134 economic zones that announced figures.

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs acting as spokesman for the Office of the Prime Minister Revealing the results of the inflation rate in May 2023 that Thailand's inflation rate Compared to inflation in various economic zones (May 2023 vs. May 2022), Thailand's inflation rose 0.53% (YoY), ranking 6th lowest out of 134 economic zones that published figures. Sorted from lowest inflation to highest inflation (data as of June 26, 2023, referring to tradingeconomics website). Thai inflation is considered to be moderately weak. And still in a state that corresponds to the situation both fuel prices Price of fresh food - meat And base inflation in the previous year was quite high due to the oil price last year. moves above $95 per barrel. But now it's moving 74-75 USD per barrel. therefore affecting products and services higher than this year and has a high effect on inflation

“General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense order continuously to relevant agencies Consider the situation and implement the country's policy. in accordance with the circumstances by simultaneously assessing the challenges from global trends for the greatest benefit of Thailand, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency