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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.
Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2025
» A new agreement between the Thai government and private hospitals aims to reduce living costs by 32 billion baht by promoting transparency in drug pricing and giving consumers more options when purchasing medications.
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.
Sniffing a herbal winner
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/09/2025
» With a comprehensive marketing strategy that reaches every segment and a commitment to ongoing product development, the aroma of Hongthai has become pervasive.
Thai taxman aims to tighten enforcement
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Revenue Department has vowed to tighten enforcement of tax collection from four types of businesses to ensure accurate payments.
Health Link platform to be expanded
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Big Data Institute (BDI) plans to expand the Health Link platform to cover 10,000 public and private health units nationwide this year.
Start of the autonomous AI era
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/01/2025
» Leading businesses in Thailand have begun to embrace agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to pilot selective tasks, in a bid to explore its benefits.
Top AI stories of 2024: Sunrise-AI
Business, Published on 28/12/2024
» Many businesses are set to benefit or see growth opportunities from the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is gaining ground in Thailand, while some may be affected by AI and may have to adjust before AI disrupts their business. Bangkok Post explores how AI is impacting the business landscape.
Bangchak keen on pet care
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2024
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc is expanding its non-oil business, diversifying into pet care to benefit from increased pet ownership by opening pet shops at its petrol stations.