Thai People Feel Less Confident About Money in April

May 12, 2026, 10:12
AsiaFinance

Introduction

A university in Thailand says people feel less happy about the economy in April.

Main Body

The confidence number went down to 50.6. This is the lowest number in eight months. Energy costs are high. Farmers pay a lot for fertilizer but sell their food for low prices. People worry about their jobs and their money. The university says the economy is slow. Also, the fight between the U.S. and Iran makes people worried. More tourists are coming, but people still spend less money. Some things are good. The government is stable. The government also gives money to poor people. The Prime Minister and a Minister showed people some cheap goods to help them.

Conclusion

Thai people are worried about money because of high costs and world problems, even though the government tries to help.

Learning

⚡ The 'Opposite' Pattern

In this text, we see a pattern of High vs. Low. This is the fastest way to describe a situation in A2 English.

Look at these pairs from the story:

  • High costs →\rightarrow Low prices
  • More tourists →\rightarrow Less money

How to use it: When you talk about money or feelings, use these two words to show a change:

  1. High (A lot / Expensive)
  2. Low (A little / Cheap)

Example from the text: *"Energy costs are high... sell their food for low prices."

💡 Quick Tip Use "Less" when something is going down (e.g., less happy, less money). It is the opposite of "More".

Vocabulary Learning

confidence (n.)
trust or belief in something
Example:She had confidence in her ability to finish the project.
economy (n.)
the system of producing and buying goods and services
Example:The country’s economy grew last year.
energy (n.)
power that can be used to do work
Example:Solar energy is a clean source.
costs (n.)
the amount of money needed to buy or do something
Example:The costs of the trip were high.
farmers (n.)
people who grow crops or raise animals
Example:Farmers need good soil to grow wheat.
fertilizer (n.)
a substance added to soil to help plants grow
Example:They used fertilizer to increase the yield.
food (n.)
what we eat
Example:Fresh food is important for health.
prices (n.)
how much money something costs
Example:The prices of oranges have risen.
jobs (n.)
work that people do to earn money
Example:He found a new job in marketing.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
stable (adj.)
not changing, steady
Example:The economy is stable after the crisis.
help (v.)
to give support or assistance
Example:She will help her friend with homework.
poor (adj.)
lacking enough money or goods
Example:Many poor families need aid.
tourists (n.)
people who travel for pleasure
Example:Tourists visit the city every summer.
world (n.)
the planet Earth
Example:The world is facing climate change.