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Gloomy outlook anticipated for cosmetic surgery next year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/10/2025
» The cosmetic surgery and aesthetics sector in Thailand is projected to post minimal growth next year due to weakened spending among locals and an increasingly competitive market, according to Meko International Hospital.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
New factory bets on Thai beauty sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/07/2025
» Amid growing demand for cosmetic surgery in Thailand, K.N.A. Inter Pharma Co Ltd has partnered with a group of aesthetic clinic executives and Diamond Biotechnology Co Ltd to build a medical device manufacturing plant for aesthetic medicine in Pathum Thani.
Central Pattana launches month of Pride festivities in malls
Business, Published on 22/05/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a retail arm of Central Group and the operator of Central shopping centres, is reaffirming its commitment to diversity and equality with the launch of "Thailand's Pride Celebration 2025: Pride For All".
Siriraj, OSS3O mark milestone in personalised devices
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2025
» Siriraj Hospital has teamed up with OSS3O Co to launch a point-of-care (PoC) manufacturing system for personalised medical devices through the integration of 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology developed and installed in the hospital.
Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
Masterpiece, Lumeo join forces in Indonesia
Business, Published on 04/02/2025
» SET-listed Masterpiece Hospital has partnered with Lumeo Health of Indonesia to tap into the cosmetic surgery market in Indonesia, with the goal of becoming a leading centre for beauty surgery in Southeast Asia in 2025.
Pundits trumpet imminent insurance co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The co-payment scheme, which takes effect on March 1, is critical to reducing overconsumption of medical services and will keep healthcare costs and insurance premiums affordable in the long term, say analysts.
Uncertainties and challenges
Business, Published on 30/12/2024
» 2025 is just around the corner and everyone is looking for clues about the prospects for the global and domestic economies in the coming year.With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on Jan 20, the US factors seem difficult to predict given the personality of the President-elect billionaire we all learned from his first term.But something the world can expect is growing US protectionism, through the proposed import tax hike Trump has clearly announced; countermeasures from the targeted countries, notably China, would put the global economy on the verge of turmoil.Amid the uncertainties and challenges ahead, the Bangkok Post has identified five megatrends for 2025.Let's hear from experts about their potential development in the year to come so we can at least prepare ourselves for what could be another tough year.
Institute offers strategies for growth and development
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/12/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) is preparing to present the findings of a study on strategies to drive economic growth and development in tourism, agriculture and food, healthcare, and the digital economy.