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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.
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.
Thailand, Argentina strengthen economic ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand is pursuing enhanced trade and investment opportunities in Argentina, particularly when it comes to exports of automotive and auto parts, food and consumer products.
CPF offerings in the limelight
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is showcasing a wide range of food innovations designed for modern lifestyles at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025.
1.2 million fake goods destroyed
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thai authorities on Friday destroyed 1.2 million items of fake goods, demonstrating the government’s determination to crack down on intellectual property (IP) infringement, said Phumtham Wechayachai, the acting commerce minister.
Organic approach to sustainable well-being
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although progress has been made in production and policy measures, organic agriculture is still considered to be at an early stage of development in Thailand when it comes to major actors such as private companies, government projects, grower cooperatives, grassroots support groups and non-government organisations.
Ministry keeping a close eye on prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring prices in 18 categories during the second half of the year following an increase of up to 9% in transport costs for the logistics sector.
Push to promote SME, community products abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai provided a policy briefing this week for overseas commercial counsellors to work with provincial commerce officers to promote Thai SMEs' (small and medium-sized enterprises) products and soft power -- including the food and content industries -- amid geopolitical tensions and changing consumer behaviour.
Country aims for 2-5% growth in future food exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2024
» Thailand is targeting future food export growth of 2-5% this year, driven by the global economic recovery and sustainability trends.