# Thailand inflation 3.9% in October breaches BOT target

> Thailand’s headline inflation reached 3.90% year on year in October, up from 2.82% in September and above both the Bank of Thailand’s 3% ceiling and market expectations. Fuel prices and flood-related food costs drove the increase, while core inflation was 1.58%.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T12:11:00.482Z
- Category: report · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83846-thailand-inflation-3-9-in-october-breaches-bot-target
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Higher fuel and food costs raise inflation but the article reports no direct change in feed supply or demand. The central bank has described the increase as temporary, limiting the immediate case for tighter monetary policy.

## Sources

- bullquill.com: https://bullquill.com/thailand-october-inflation-breaches-bot-target/

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