Consumer confidence falls as floods hurt Thai economy

Thailand's consumer confidence index dropped to 52.1 in September from 53.2 in August, driven by flooding, slow economic recovery, and high living costs. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce estimates flood damage at 22-30 billion baht, which could remain in that range if conditions improve next week.

GeneralPublished 8 Oct 2026, 16:05 ICTUpdated 55m ago