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Thailand Post, SIVITT forge medical delivery tie-up
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/01/2026
» State logistics service provider Thailand Post and Siriraj Vittayavijai Co Ltd (SIVITT), which works closely with Siriraj Hospital, have established a partnership to strengthen medical specimen logistics nationwide.
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.
Prescription scheme wins insurers' nod
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government's "Sukkai Sabai Krabao" (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.
Pact aims to rev up pharma patent use
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) held discussions with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the targeted development of health products. The collaboration aims to enhance health offerings to better serve an ageing society and address emerging diseases.
Innobic buys Alvogen Pharma
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/12/2025
» Innobic (Asia), the life science arm of energy giant PTT Plc, is moving into the world's largest pharmaceutical market after securing a foothold in the US through the acquisition of Alvogen Pharma US Inc.
JSP doubles investment in online sales
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/10/2025
» MAI-listed JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand), a leading distributor of medicines and nutritional supplements, is moving swiftly to capitalise on the surging popularity of the "Janey Live" phenomenon, doubling its investment in online sales channels to meet skyrocketing demand.
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.
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.
Booming export numbers on course to smash expectations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2025
» Exports are expected to grow by 6-7% this year, surpassing the previous target of 2-3%, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.