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ThailandThailand Consumer Confidence climbed to 53.2% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Thailand Consumer Confidence climbed to 53.2% in August 2026, released September 2026, up 1.4% from July's 51.8% reading. The reading matched the 52.0% consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 3.1%. Over the past 3 months, Consumer Confidence averaged 51.08%, vs 52.03% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 59th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
53.2
Actual
52
Consensus
51.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.25 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 52.2
Actual: 53.2
Error: -1
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▼ Inverse | −0.62 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.58 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Consumer Confidence (Thailand) was reported at 53.2% in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 52% by 1.2%. The reading rose from the previous value of 51.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 51.6%, ranging from 49.5% to 53.7% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 51.9%, up from the prior three at 49.87%. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.43%) is lower than the prior year (σ 2.58%). In September readings over the past 3 years, Consumer Confidence has averaged 53.27%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Hang Seng (Bearish Hang Seng). A secondary relationship exists with Nikkei 225, negatively correlated (Bearish Nikkei 225). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.25%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About Consumer Confidence — Thailand
DEFINITION
Index The Consumer Confidence Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among consumers regarding the state of the economy. It is based on surveys and data collected from a representative sample of households, and is used by economists and investors to gauge consumer spending patterns and overall economic health. A higher index value indicates a positive outlook, while a lower value suggests a more negative sentiment. This index is a valuable tool for businesses and policymakers in making informed decisions and predicting future economic trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 53.2 %, consensus 52 %. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 53.2 %. Before that (Jul 2026): 51.8 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with Hang Seng (Bearish Hang Seng, r=-0.62) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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