🇹🇭 Thailand Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in Thailand have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2024, prices in Thailand rose 1,104.6%, an average annual rate of 3.97%. ฿100 in 1960 would need to be ฿1,204.55 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
Thailand Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | ฿100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.21 | ฿100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 10.97 | ฿107.39 | +7.4% |
| 1962 | 11.37 | ฿111.36 | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 11.37 | ฿111.36 | - |
| 1964 | 11.28 | ฿110.47 | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 11.30 | ฿110.66 | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 11.76 | ฿115.12 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 12.26 | ฿120.08 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 12.48 | ฿122.23 | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 12.79 | ฿125.23 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 12.78 | ฿125.12 | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 12.84 | ฿125.73 | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 13.46 | ฿131.81 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 15.55 | ฿152.25 | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 19.33 | ฿189.27 | +24.3% |
| 1975 | 20.36 | ฿199.36 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 21.20 | ฿207.63 | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 22.81 | ฿223.41 | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 24.62 | ฿241.11 | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 27.06 | ฿264.98 | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 32.39 | ฿317.19 | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 36.49 | ฿357.35 | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 38.41 | ฿376.15 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 39.84 | ฿390.16 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 40.19 | ฿393.54 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 41.16 | ฿403.11 | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 41.92 | ฿410.53 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 42.95 | ฿420.66 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 44.61 | ฿436.91 | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 47.00 | ฿460.31 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 49.76 | ฿487.30 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 52.60 | ฿515.12 | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 54.78 | ฿536.44 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 56.59 | ฿554.21 | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 59.45 | ฿582.19 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 62.91 | ฿616.06 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 66.56 | ฿651.82 | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 70.30 | ฿688.49 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 75.92 | ฿743.54 | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 76.14 | ฿745.65 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 77.35 | ฿757.52 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 78.61 | ฿769.85 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 79.16 | ฿775.22 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 80.59 | ฿789.20 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 82.81 | ฿810.98 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 86.57 | ฿847.80 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 90.59 | ฿887.12 | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 92.62 | ฿907.00 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 97.68 | ฿956.60 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 96.85 | ฿948.51 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | ฿979.32 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 103.81 | ฿1,016.62 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 106.94 | ฿1,047.27 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 109.28 | ฿1,070.15 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 111.35 | ฿1,090.43 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 110.34 | ฿1,080.61 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 110.55 | ฿1,082.64 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 111.29 | ฿1,089.85 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 112.47 | ฿1,101.44 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 113.27 | ฿1,109.23 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 112.31 | ฿1,099.85 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 113.69 | ฿1,113.38 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 111.86 | ฿1,095.44 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 121.34 | ฿1,188.32 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 123.00 | ฿1,204.55 | +1.4% |
World Bank CPI data for Thailand is available from 1960 to 2024.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in Thailand are worth in 2024:
| 1960 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| ฿1 | ฿12.05 |
| ฿10 | ฿120.46 |
| ฿100 | ฿1,205 |
| ฿1,000 | ฿12,046 |
| ฿10,000 | ฿120,455 |
Inflation by Decade in Thailand
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +25.2% | 2.53% |
| 1970–1979 | +111.8% | 8.69% |
| 1980–1989 | +45.1% | 4.22% |
| 1990–1999 | +53.0% | 4.84% |
| 2000–2009 | +25.2% | 2.53% |
| 2010–2019 | +13.3% | 1.39% |
| 2020–2024 | +9.5% | 2.30% |
The sharpest price increase in Thailand came in 1974, when annual inflation reached 24.3%.
The lowest annual change was -1.6% in 2022.
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Understanding Inflation in Thailand
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from Thailand
For instance, ฿1,000 in Thailand in 1960 would need to be worth about ฿12,046 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 1,104.6% over 64 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in Thailand in 2024?
The annual inflation rate in Thailand in 2024 was 1.37%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has Thailand inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in Thailand from 1960 to 2024 was 1104.55% (3.97%/year average).