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ThailandThailand Retail Sales YoY climbed to -14.5% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Thailand Retail Sales YoY climbed to -14.5% in May 2026, released July 2026, up 5.5% from April's -20.0% reading. The reading missed the -13.0% consensus by 1.5%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 27.8%. Over the past 3 months, Retail Sales YoY averaged 0.6%, vs 47.43% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 6th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
-14.5
Actual
-13
Consensus
-20
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±26.38 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 28.1
Actual: -20
Error: +48.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.82 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.39 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| USD/THB | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Retail Sales YoY (Thailand) was reported at -14.5% in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of -13% by 1.5%. The reading rose from the previous value of -20%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 28.75%, ranging from -20% to 75.4% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 25.53%, down from the prior three at 42.97%. Volatility over the past year (σ 29.37%) is higher than the prior year (σ 11.41%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Nikkei 225 (Bearish Nikkei 225). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 26.38%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 28, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Retail Sales YoY — Thailand
DEFINITION
Retail Sales YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the total value of goods and services sold by retailers compared to the same period in the previous year. It provides insight into the strength of consumer spending and overall economic growth, making it a key metric for investors, businesses, and policymakers. A positive YoY growth indicates an increase in consumer demand, while a negative growth may signal a decline in consumer confidence and potential economic slowdown.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Consumer activity accounts for the majority of GDP in advanced economies, making spending data a key cyclical signal for retail and discretionary sectors. 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 (May 2026): actual -14.5 %, consensus -13 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): -20 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 21.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with Nikkei 225 (Bearish Nikkei 225, r=-0.82) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - TH Events
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | TH | Current Account | -3.5 | -6.4 | 1.6 | -0.95 | Low |
| 07:00 | TH | Private Investment MoM | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2 | 1.25 | Low |
| 07:00 | TH | Private Consumption MoM | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.90 | Low |
| 07:30 | TH | Retail Sales YoY | -14.5 | -20 | -13 | -13.75 | Low |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 00:30 | TH | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 53.6 | 52.5 | 52.85 | Low | |