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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.
Pact aims to rev up pharma patent use
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) held discussions with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the targeted development of health products. The collaboration aims to enhance health offerings to better serve an ageing society and address emerging diseases.
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.
Thailand cracks down on inferior online goods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has joined forces with 16 government agencies and leading online platforms to address the issue of substandard and non-compliant products on e-commerce platforms.
Tie-up with e-commerce to curb inferior imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry and relevant agencies plan to sign a memorandum of understanding with e-commerce platforms by early next year to prevent substandard imported products.
Ministry tasked with turning the tide
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to expedite measures this month to address the influx of Chinese goods into Thailand.
Low-quality imports in the crosshairs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has joined forces with 10 government agencies to establish measures to reduce the volume of low-priced, substandard imported goods, noting that they pose a safety risk to consumers buying from both online and offline vendors.
Stockpile of old rice sold off at auction
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/06/2024
» V8 Intertrading Co Ltd won the auction sale of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme, with the highest sale reaching 19,070 baht per tonne.
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.
Businesses seek financial relief
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/07/2021
» Business operators are calling for financial relief measures, including a debt moratorium and new loans with relaxed conditions, to help small and medium enterprises cope with Covid-19.