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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.
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.
Shippers offer mixed review of government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2025
» Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), assessed the government's performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.
Ministry drives push to buy excess crops
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has called for collaboration among Thai conglomerates and government agencies to help purchase economic crops and secondary crops, aiming to reach revenue of 1 trillion baht 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.
Bid to accommodate Blue Flag online
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2023
» The Internal Trade Department is planning talks with food delivery platform operators to facilitate the inclusion of Thong Fah (Blue Flag) outlets, which sell food at affordable prices, on their online platforms, providing consumers with a way to save on their daily food costs.
Price cut for 150,000 items
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/10/2023
» The prices of more than 150,000 products and services will be cut by as much as 87%, effective immediately, until the end of December.