BANGKOK, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's consumer confidence picked up in January, mainly due to easing border tension with Cambodia and optimism about the incoming government following a general election, a survey showed on Thursday.
According to a survey of 2,243 respondents conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the consumer confidence index rose to 52.8 last month from 51.9 in December 2025.
Despite the uptick, consumers continue to worry about a slow economic recovery while grappling with elevated living costs, as current incomes do not keep pace with rising expenses, the university said in a statement.
Households are expected to remain cautious in spending during the first quarter of the year, awaiting clarity on economic stimulus measures from the new administration and its political stability, said the university's president Thanavath Phonvichai.
Slight improvements across all sub-indices in January reflect a potential recovery in consumer sentiment going forward, Thanavath told a news conference. ■