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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.
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.
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.
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.
Final phase of sugar tax takes effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2025
» Beverage manufacturers and producers of sweetened products that fail to reformulate their recipes to reduce sugar content face higher excise taxes under the final phase of the sugar tax now in effect, says the Ministry of Finance.
J&J Split Plan Reflects Change in the Healthcare Industry
Business, Jonathan D. Rockoff & Peter Loftus, Published on 15/11/2021
» Johnson & Johnson plans to break up into two companies, splitting off the $15-billion-a-year division that sells Band-Aid bandages, Tylenol medicines and Johnson's Baby Powder in a shift indicating just how much healthcare has changed since the company helped pioneer the industry.
PMC allots B1bn for elderly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2019
» Phyathai-Paolo Medical Campus (PMC) plans to spend 1 billion baht in the next three years to build up medical services for elderly patients.
Nakornthon eyes speciality to increase revenue by 13%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2019
» Nakornthon Hospital expects revenue in 2019 to grow by 13% to 1.7 billion baht as its overall strategy shifts from general treatment to speciality diseases.
Clearing the air on cannabis patents
Business, San Chaithiraphant, Published on 22/11/2018
» The patent system has become an unlikely hot topic in light of reports that some overseas pharmaceutical companies have applied for Thai patents for cannabis. The revelations have added more fuel to the ongoing debate about the utility of cannabis, a Thai local plant.
'Dynamic' pricing for chronic ills
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 14/05/2018
» Dynamic health insurance pricing could be the key to reducing the cost of treating chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.