Headline inflation declined for the first time in 25 months in October, largely attributed to lower energy prices and several government support measures.
The Commerce Ministry reported on Monday headline inflation, gauged by the consumer price index, decreased by 0.31% year-on-year in October, compared with a 0.3% year-on-year uptick in September.
Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office, said…