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More firms join SETCarbon platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Exports set to expand by 4%
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 13/01/2026
» Thai exports are expected to grow by 2-4% this year due to foreign investment, particularly in the electronics sector, according to the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
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.
Demand for high-protein imports soars
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/09/2025
» The health and wellness trend and product innovation in protein beverages in Thailand should increase demand for high-protein imported products in the final quarter of this year, according to the US Dairy Export Council (Usdec).
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.
Bangkok's unhealthy trash diet
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is grappling with significant challenges in waste management, as food makes up nearly half of the garbage generated in the city.
Chiang Mai takes on air quality challenge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/01/2025
» As tourism operators in Chiang Mai brace for the smog season over the coming months, they hope the pollution will be less severe this year than in previous years.
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.