Low inflation does help the economy. It can preserve the purchasing power of consumers
and savers. Business enterprises can maintain price competitiveness in both domestic
and international markets. The volatility of the real interest rate will be kept. Thai
economy will be promoted with a good overall economic environment through reduced
uncertainty, which would otherwise negatively aect private-sector consumption and
investment planning and decision-making. High inflation also aeffects the lifestyle of
low-income household more than that of the rich.