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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.
GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
New Chinese economic plan prompts Thai trade rethink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2025
» The commerce minister has directed Thai trade offices in China to adjust their strategies in response to the latter's economic development plan, in a bid to increase exports.
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.
CPF forms pork partnership with NH Foods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) of Thailand and NH Foods Ltd of Japan have established a new joint venture called CPF NH Foods Co Ltd, with the aim of enhancing the processed pork business.
New cabinet lifts consumer confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) in September rose for the first time in eight months as consumers are optimistic about the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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.
IP crackdown nets over B1bn in fake items
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its crackdown on IP infringement, seizing over 2.9 million counterfeit items worth more than 1 billion baht during the first eight months of 2025.
Low-priced pork campaign to help consumers, farmers
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has announced a campaign to ease the cost of living for consumers by selling quality pork at a special price of 100 baht for 2 kilogrammes nationwide throughout October.
Booming export numbers on course to smash expectations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2025
» Exports are expected to grow by 6-7% this year, surpassing the previous target of 2-3%, according to the Commerce Ministry.