In 2023, the average monthly income per household in Thailand was highest in Bangkok and the greater Bangkok area, which amounted to approximately 39,100 Thai baht. In that year, the average monthly income per household across Thailand was over 29,000 Thai baht. Bangkok is the main urban hub in Thailand, with the highest population density compared to other regions in the country.
Income inequality and the migration of workers within the country
Income inequality in Thailand is among the highest in Southeast Asia, and particularly high in northeast Thailand. As a result of this factor, people are constantly moving to Bangkok and its vicinity, as well as the Eastern Region with its industries, for better job opportunities and higher wages. In 2023, the number of registered domestic migrations in the country amounted to almost three million. Despite the inequality of income in the country, Thailand has almost no unemployment at all. The employment rate in Thailand has remained steady in the past decade, with less than one percent of the total population unemployed.
Monthly household expenses in Thailand
In recent years the disposable incomes of many Thai households have taken a hit. In 2023, the average monthly expenditure per household in Thailand was around 26,700 Thai baht per month. The monthly household expenditure varies across different regions, with Bangkok and the greater Bangkok area generally having higher expenses compared to other regions in the country. The largest portion of household expenditures are mainly used for food, followed by housing, transportation, and personal expenses. At the same time, Thailand’s household debt has been increasing constantly, reaching more than 16 trillion Thai baht in 2023.
Average monthly income per household in Thailand in 2023, by region
(in 1,000 Thai baht)
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National Statistical Office (Thailand). (September 3, 2024). Average monthly income per household in Thailand in 2023, by region (in 1,000 Thai baht) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1030220/thailand-average-monthly-income-per-household-by-region/
National Statistical Office (Thailand). "Average monthly income per household in Thailand in 2023, by region (in 1,000 Thai baht)." Chart. September 3, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1030220/thailand-average-monthly-income-per-household-by-region/
National Statistical Office (Thailand). (2024). Average monthly income per household in Thailand in 2023, by region (in 1,000 Thai baht). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1030220/thailand-average-monthly-income-per-household-by-region/
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