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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.
Premier trumpets B300m durian order
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday took to social media to announce the country had received a 300-million-baht (US$8.1 million) order for frozen durians following his visit to Chanthaburi.
SME leader calls for upgrade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Federation of Thai SMEs has called on the government to help accelerate improvement in the export capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote direct investment domestically, and establish a trade and branding agency as a new organisation to enhance the competitiveness and income of SMEs.
Pet food exports continue to flourish
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/12/2022
» Thailand's pet food exports are thriving, driven by the pandemic, which caused people to spend more time at home and change their behaviour regarding raising pets as family members.
Export outlook bright for edible insects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2022
» Amid growing concerns worldwide about food security because of the serious impact caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, edible insects and protein sourced from insects are likely to see strong export potential in the world market, according to the Thai Food Processors Association.
CP, Gunkul to launch CBD products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2022
» Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) and Charoen Pokphand Produce (CPP), both under the umbrella of agribusiness and food conglomerate CP Group, have teamed up with Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer and construction company, to develop cannabidiol-infused food and beverage products.
Rubber glove exports get pandemic boost
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2020
» Global demand for protective gloves is soaring in light of the coronavirus pandemic, driving Thailand's rubber glove exports to surge 16% year-on-year in the first four months of 2020.
Fruit feud meeting in February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2020
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with fruit brokers, traders, exporters, farmer representatives, retailers and related agencies on Feb 8 in Chanthaburi province to tackle unfair fruit purchase contracts.