Thai inflation rate rises, caused by accelerated prices for food and beverages
epa11581283 A street vendor waits for customers at a market in Bangkok, Thailand, 03 September 2024. Thailand's annual inflation rate rose to 0.83 percent in July 2024, up from 0.62 percent in June and higher than the forecast of 0.70 percent. The increase was due to the increase in food prices and energy costs, while the Bank of Thailand targeted an inflation rate between 1-3 percent, according to Thailand's Trade Policy and Strategy Office. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK
