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New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2025
» Thailand is now defined as an "aged" society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2025
» A new agreement between the Thai government and private hospitals aims to reduce living costs by 32 billion baht by promoting transparency in drug pricing and giving consumers more options when purchasing medications.
Thai private hospitals back cheaper drug options
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2025
» More than 350 private hospitals in Thailand have signed on to a government initiative to offer patients the option of buying medicines from external sources, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Hospital price data sought
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2019
» Thirty-seven private hospitals have been ordered to submit information on the actual costs and their listed prices of drugs, medical supplies and medical services to the Internal Trade Department by Aug 31 or face legal action.
Hospitals must send price data by Aug 31
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2019
» Thirty-seven private hospitals have been ordered to submit information on actual costs and listed prices of drugs, medical supplies and medical services to the Internal Trade Department by Aug 31 or face legal action.
Private hospitals' price deadline pushed back
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/07/2019
» The Commerce Ministry will extend the submission deadline for 353 private hospitals to provide information about the actual costs of drugs, medical supplies and medical services to July 31, saying the decision is in line with a cabinet resolution on Tuesday.
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.
State seeks rejig of premium structure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/06/2019
» 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.