28.11.202507:58:05UTC+00Thailand Retail Sales Soar to Strongest Since 1999

In September 2025, Thailand's retail sales experienced a remarkable year-on-year increase of 49.8%, up from a revised 5.2% gain in the preceding month. This marked the highest growth rate since December 1999, largely attributed to a significant rise in sales of various retail products, particularly in specialized stores and through online or mail-order channels, which saw an impressive 98.9% increase, compared to a decline of 12.7% in August. Additionally, sales growth accelerated for non-durable goods, increasing by 3.4% compared to 1.3% previously. Department stores, supermarkets, and general stores maintained strong performance with a 22.3% rise, slightly down from 23.5%. Durable goods sales also rebounded, increasing by 1.2% after a 1.2% dip, while sales of motor vehicles and automotive fuel grew by 3.6% following a 4.1% drop. Month-on-month, retail sales soared by 45.7%, recovering robustly from a decline of 4.9% in August.