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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.
Thai Union set to raise capital spending to B6bn next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2021
» SET-listed Thai Union Group (TU), a global seafood company, looks set to raise its capital expenditure to as much as 6 billion baht next year, higher than its average of 4-4.5 billion, to accommodate recovering overseas demand.
Drug price disclosure takes effect
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2019
» A rule which requires 353 private hospitals to display the price of 3,000 drugs as well as the fees for medical supplies and services in order to allow consumers to make better-informed decisions prior to receiving treatment came into effect yesterday.
Drug price disclosure takes effect
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2019
» Starting on Thursday, 353 private hospitals have to display the prices of 3,000 drugs, as well as the fees for medical supplies and services, so that consumers can make better-informed decisions prior to receiving treatments.
Display prices of drugs, govt orders private hospitals
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2019
» Starting next week, private hospitals will have to display the price of medicines so that consumers can make better-informed decisions prior to purchase.