# Thailand inflation surges to 3.9 per cent, breaching BOT’s target; rise first time in more than three years

> Thailand’s consumer price index rose 3.9% year on year in October, up from 2.82% in September and above the central bank’s 1%–3% target range. Higher oil prices and flood-related food costs contributed to the increase, though officials said the spike may be temporary.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T15:11:51.822Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84172-thailand-inflation-surges-to-3-9-per-cent-breaching-bot-s-target-rise-first
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Higher energy and food costs intensify inflation and could increase operating and input costs for Thai businesses, including feed buyers. The article does not identify a specific feed commodity price move.

## Sources

- thestar.com.my: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/11/06/thailand-inflation-surges-to-39-per-cent-breaching-bots-target-rise-first-time-in-more-than-three-years

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