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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.
Agency tracks US polls for policy insights
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is watching the US presidential election for insights on policy directions related to the economy, investment and foreign affairs.
Spending uptick forecast during vegetarian festival
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/10/2023
» The annual vegetarian festival, scheduled to run from Oct 15-23, is expected to generate spending of 44.6 billion baht, the highest in 10 years and a 5.5% increase over last year’s figure.
Cabinet greenlights workers' wage hike
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/02/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved a wage increase for skilled workers in 17 professions.
Agency to continue cost of living battle
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2023
» The Commerce Ministry vows to move ahead with plans to help reduce the cost of living for people this year despite inflationary pressure easing, as reflected by lower domestic prices of most products and services.
Groups back cooking palm oil price cut
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2022
» Prices of palm oil for cooking are likely to dip further next week after manufacturers, department stores and modern trade outlets on Thursday agreed to cut the price of bottled palm oil by 5-6 baht per litre to 62 baht per bottle, in line with lower production costs and improving domestic stocks.
Ministry unveils discount packaged rice measure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Thai Rice Mills Association, Thai Rice Packers Association and petrol stations to sell 1.5 million kilogrammes of packaged rice at a discount of up to 48% or 5-100 baht to help mitigate the cost of living.
Medical services set to see strong growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/06/2022
» The fields of medical services, beauty and e-commerce are tipped to see the brightest prospects in the second half of the year, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).