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From health crisis to growth engine: Why Thailand’s wellness economy is poised to lead Asia’s ageing future
Business, Archawee Eiamsoonthongchai, Bangkok Bank, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand is entering a demographic turning point. Within a few years, almost one-third of the population will be over 60 years old. Births have fallen below deaths, and the country is on a clear path toward becoming a super-aged society. This shift carries deep consequences for fiscal sustainability, labour productivity and long-term growth.
PTT to sell stake in Taiwan pharmaceuticals firm
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has decided to adjust its investment in the life science business by selling a small portion of the shares it holds in Taiwan-based Lotus Pharmaceutical to boost financial flexibility.
Thailand's obesity epidemic is worsening
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, raising concerns among health professionals about the surge in related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the increasing strain on the nation's healthcare system.
Innobic to pursue more strategic partners
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2025
» Innobic (Asia) Co, the life science arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, is focusing on forming more strategic partnerships as part of a self-financing approach to fund businesses less dependent on the parent company, says chairman Buranin Rattanasombat.
Vimut Hospital keen to serve the elderly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2023
» Privately-run Vimut Hospital aims to expand its medical services to cover more complex diseases to serve the elderly after seeing its revenue soar by 69% year-on-year to 412 million baht in the first quarter this year.
Bayer Thai: 60 years of delivering innovation, sustainability
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 01/04/2022
» For six decades Bayer Thai Co Ltd has applied its core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition to help shape a better quality of life for all Thais.
New Cigna packages target financial stress
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/03/2021
» Cigna Insurance, the US-based global health insurer, has rolled out two new health insurance plans designed to serve financially strained customers as it looks to maintain a foothold in the Thai market.
Pfizer unit Upjohn plots Thai expansion
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/09/2019
» Upjohn, a subsidiary of Pfizer, plans to expand its influence in Thailand through digital marketing and doctor outreach to serve 2 million patients of non-communicable diseases (NCD) by 2025, up from fewer than 1.5 million now.
Thai consumers hanker for healthier food
Business, Published on 28/06/2019
» Almost all consumers in Thailand (99%) are interested in improving their diets and a majority (82%) have no problem with products being reformulated, provided that taste is not compromised, according to a new report by Food Industry Asia (FIA) and the research firm IGD.