Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (545)	$ (152)	$ (1,054)	$ (677)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0 for all periods presented	49	26	(6)	34
Comprehensive loss	(496)	(126)	(1,060)	(643)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4)	20	(1)	12
Comprehensive loss attributable to SemiLEDs stockholders	$ (492)	$ (146)	$ (1,059)	$ (655)