Thailand's Inflation Climbs to 2.79% in May Driven by Fuel and Food Price Hikes
Thailand's consumer inflation rose 2.79% year-on-year in May, marking the second consecutive month of acceleration. Rising fuel costs, driven by geopolitical tensions, are pushing up transportation and food prices, increasing the cost of living for citizens.
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