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Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/11/2025
» Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand's proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.
GPO pharmacies open at 14 Skytrain stations
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has officially launched its new GPO Metro Sky initiative, opening pharmacies at 14 BTS Skytrain stations in Bangkok to provide commuters with convenient access to quality health services and essential medications.
Mass dog poisoning wipes out nearly entire village's pets
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 15/08/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Several dogs have been poisoned in a village in Si Khiu district, prompting fears among residents that the culprit may be trying to clear the way for a burglary.
New drug to be registered with FDA
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has prepared to register the affordable hepatitis C drug ravidasvir with the Food and Drug Administration to improve access for 800,000 patients and reduce treatment costs.
Covid drug output boosted as cases surge in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has accelerated the production of the antiviral drugs favipiravir and molnupiravir in response to the rising number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand.
GPO to make 200k doses of bird flu jab
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) plans to produce 200,000 doses of bird flu vaccine starting in March to prepare for a potential outbreak in June.
WHO certifies Thai facility for HIV medication
News, Chairith Yonpiam and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/01/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified the Government Pharmaceutical Organization's (GPO) facility in Pathum Thani under the WHO Prequalification Programme (WHO PQ) for manufacturing the antiretroviral drug Efavirenz.
Krungsri Wins Two Awards for 'Make Life Simple' Campaign
Published on 08/08/2024
» Ms Mingkwan Pattanawong (centre), Krungsri Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Branding and Marketing Division, along with the executive team, received two awards for the success of the "Make Life Simple" brand campaign. These awards include the Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year – Thailand award from the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2024, organised by Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) in Singapore, and the IMC - Multiple Platforms Award (Bronze level) from the MAAT Media Awards 2024, organised by the Media Agency Association of Thailand (MAAT). These two awards mark and reinforce another achievement for Krungsri branding.
GPO touts new drug to help quit smoking
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2023
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has unveiled a locally developed cytisine -- an alkaloid that occurs naturally in certain plants -- that can help people quit smoking, reduce treatment costs and potentially save over 12 million baht in imported drugs.
PPRP vows to bring down LPG prices
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/03/2023
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to lower the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to 250 baht per tank if it can form a government after the next election.