Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April
The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.
Home improvement led Thailand’s same-store sales in April 2026, rising 4% year on year (YoY), supported by a low base in April 2025, higher electrical appliance sales, construction material stockpiling, and higher selling prices linked to costs, according to a UOB Kay Hian report.
April recorded the strongest monthly same-store sales in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, driven by stockpiling demand despite a slowdown in late April.
Grocery retail rose 1.5% YoY in same-store sales, lagging home improvement due to limited pricing power and a smaller base effect.
Central Retail Corporation (CRC) Food Thailand recorded 8% growth, whilst Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) reported positive mall traffic in April, extending first quarter (Q1) 2026 trends.
Lifestyle retail posted flat same-store sales YoY due to a high base in April 2025, with mixed performance across operators.
The report noted that Q2 2026 earnings are projected to improve versus Q1 2026.
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