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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.
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.
Agency tracks US polls for policy insights
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is watching the US presidential election for insights on policy directions related to the economy, investment and foreign affairs.
True-DTAC merger tussle continues
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/11/2023
» The Supreme Administrative Court's decision to overrule the Central Administrative Court's dismissal of a consumer group's complaint against the regulator's resolution on the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) is not expected to affect the proposed takeover of Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) by Advanced Info Service (AIS).
Online voting registration heralded
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/05/2023
» Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.
MarTech expected to be the 'next big thing' for marketers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» Demand for marketing technology (MarTech) is surging following lower cloud costs, the essence of customer data usage and intense competition, say industry pundits.
Arincare manages to secure B135m in Series B funding
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/01/2023
» Arincare, a startup providing a pharmacy management platform, has secured around 135 million baht in its latest Series B funding round, through investments made by Chularat Hospital Group (CHG) Plc and PTG Energy Plc.
GDTT solutions supporting telemedicine for employees
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/04/2022
» Thailand has seen a rise in the number of corporates willing to support telemedicine for employees, according to Good Doctor Technology, a regional health tech firm.
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.