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State seeks premium restructure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2019
» The government is looking for ways to lower life and health insurance premiums after the prices of medicines, medical supplies and medical services are brought under control.
Drug price disclosure takes effect
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2019
» A rule which requires 353 private hospitals to display the price of 3,000 drugs as well as the fees for medical supplies and services in order to allow consumers to make better-informed decisions prior to receiving treatment came into effect yesterday.
Drug price disclosure takes effect
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2019
» Starting on Thursday, 353 private hospitals have to display the prices of 3,000 drugs, as well as the fees for medical supplies and services, so that consumers can make better-informed decisions prior to receiving treatments.
Commerce Ministry warns on prices
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/05/2019
» The Commerce Ministry is once again warning private hospitals of severe legal repercussions for overcharging patients, after several probes found that many medical facilities often mark up the prices of their medicines by as much as 900%.
Govt clarifies jumbo export regulation
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2019
» The Foreign Trade Department has clarified a ministerial regulation involving the export of elephants and elephant-related products, saying the rule is to facilitate research work and promote diplomatic ties.
Display prices of drugs, govt orders private hospitals
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2019
» Starting next week, private hospitals will have to display the price of medicines so that consumers can make better-informed decisions prior to purchase.
Debt reaches 11-year high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2019
» Thai workers' debt has surged to the highest in 11 years, driven by higher living costs and easier access to loans.
Rice bill critics not clued up on latest draft, says minister
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/02/2019
» Deputy Commerce Minister Chutima Bunyapraphasara tried Tuesday to placate opponents of the controversial rice bill, saying critics are mistakenly commenting on the previous draft, not the recently updated version.
Assembly retreats on rice bill
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2019
» A National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee has backed down on revising a controversial rice bill following fierce public resistance.
Survey: Holiday spending to rise as oil prices drop
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2018
» Festive spending is expected to increase this year from 2017, with a decline in oil prices helping raise the purchasing power of Thais during the New Year season, according to a university survey.