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Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Regional firms ramping up AI deployment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/01/2026
» Asia-Pacific companies are shifting rapidly from artificial intelligence (AI) trials to full-scale deployment.
Early Detection Key as Samitivej Pioneers GAAD Screening
Published on 16/01/2026
» Liver cancer remains one of Thailand’s most pressing public health challenges, yet few realise how silently and rapidly it develops. According to Prof. Teerha Piratvisuth, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and President of the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Thailand, but it can often be prevented or treated successfully if detected early.
Ageless Innovation taps elderly market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/12/2025
» Ageless Innovation, a US-based robotic therapy pet company, has entered the Thai market to capitalise on the ageing demographics.
Trump signs order to ease cannabis limits in industry win
Bloomberg, Published on 19/12/2025
» President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing his administration to move cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, setting in motion a regulatory shift that could alter the legal and commercial landscape for the drug nationwide.
Samitivej Elevates Joint Surgery with the latest Mako SmartRobotics generation
Published on 04/11/2025
» Raising the bar for surgical precision and patient recovery, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has offered the latest-generation Mako SmartRobotics™ system for knee and hip replacement procedures. This robotic-assisted technology enables surgeons to plan and perform operations with sub-millimetre accuracy, significantly reducing trauma to bone and soft tissue.
Ministry, association join forces for low cost campaign
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Retailers and Wholesalers Association and over 90 networks of modern trade and malls nationwide, will hold the "Local Low Cost" campaign from Nov 1 to 15, offering essential items at discounts of up to 60%.
How Philips is driving innovation in hospital patient monitoring to deliver better care
Published on 17/10/2025
» Philips’ hospital patient monitoring solutions aim to ease workloads, strengthen care, and empower Thai healthcare professionals in the face of an ageing population and rising health demands.
Challenges to clinical trial growth in Thailand
Business, Published on 15/10/2025
» Thailand has potential to become an increasingly attractive location for pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials. The total number of clinical trials conducted in 2024 was 527, an increase of 1.9% from 2023, BMI research has found.
Demand for high-protein imports soars
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/09/2025
» The health and wellness trend and product innovation in protein beverages in Thailand should increase demand for high-protein imported products in the final quarter of this year, according to the US Dairy Export Council (Usdec).