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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.
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday ordered all ministries to undertake significant regulatory and legal reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business, aiming to complete the process this year.
Tourism businesses set to soar in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/12/2023
» Businesses associated with tourism, health, lifestyle and digital software services are considered promising for the upcoming year, according to the Business Development Department.
Private hospitals urged to cap prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2023
» The Internal Trade Department is asking for coordination from private hospitals to help cap drug prices and medical service charges in a bid to reduce the cost of living.
New Year spending to hit B103bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/12/2022
» Consumer spending during the New Year holiday is expected to reach 103 billion baht, pushed by the country's continued economic recovery from the pandemic.
Inflation expected to fall further this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/11/2022
» Thai inflation in November and December is expected to decelerate further, following a decrease in the prices of several essential consumer goods and stable prices of some items despite higher costs.
Analysts shrug off inflation concerns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2021
» Inflation rates in developed countries, particularly in the US and among nations in the European Union, have been rising since the beginning of the year, in part because of large stimulus schemes designed to rehabilitate their economies battered by the pandemic.
Vietnam told to moderate measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/06/2021
» Thailand is calling on Vietnam to ease trade obstacles on sugar products and facilitate drug registration as well as land transportation at border checkpoints.