Thailand’s October inflation rises to 3.9%, exceeding central bank target
Thailand’s consumer price index rose 3.9% year on year in October, up from 2.82% in September, according to Commerce Ministry data released Friday. Inflation exceeded the central bank’s 1%–3% target range for the first time in more than three years. Core inflation, excluding fresh food and energy, increased to 1.58% from 1.50%.