Thai consumer confidence fell in Jan

Thailand’s consumer confidence index fell to 80.4 points in January from 81.1 last December due to concerns about slow economic recovery, baht appreciation, weak exports and low prices for farm products.

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday that consumer confidence declined as the national economy was expanding more slowly than its real potential, Thai exports did not recover well, the baht appreciated slightly and prices of farm products fell.