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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.
Rice traders call on government to cut value of strong baht
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Thai Rice Exporters Association is calling on the government and the Bank of Thailand to issue immediate and practical measures to stabilise the baht, seeking to protect the competitiveness of Thai rice and farmers' income.
Call for strategy to cover circumvention
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2025
» An academic has urged the government to develop a national strategy to tackle circumvention and adjust production structures by adding value to agricultural and industrial products, aligning with global trends.
Thai exports have chance to enlarge US market share
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/05/2025
» Several Thai products, including pet food and rice, are poised to gain a larger market share in America amid escalating US-China trade tensions, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Durian prices set to drop amid supply uptick
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/03/2025
» Thai durian traders and exporters expect a higher supply of the fruit and a drop in prices this year.
Global rice glut set to hit Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2024
» Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
Weather's impact on farming assessed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is monitoring the extremely hot weather in the country and assessing its effect on the production of agricultural and livestock products.