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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.
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.
Call for new poverty agency
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2023
» A national agency dedicated to addressing poverty should be established, according to the Program Management Unit on Area-Based Development (PMUA) under the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry.
Flood relief spending to hit B23bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2022
» The government plans to spend at least 23 billion baht to help those affected by recent flooding.
Price transparency demand emerging
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/03/2021
» The Internal Trade Department looks set to require private hospitals to inform people of the prices of an additional 100 medicines and medical services related to the pandemic so consumers can view them before deciding whether or not to receive them.
Sowing the seeds of self-reliance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2018
» Wiwat Salyakamthorn, aka Ajarn Yak, made his name over the decades preaching to farmers the sufficiency philosophy conceived and developed by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej to sustain Thailand's agricultural sector.
PM orders master plan for crops
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the Commerce, Interior and Agriculture ministries to work more closely together and map out an advanced comprehensive plan to stabilise farm prices.