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  • HEALTH NHSO delays UC co-payment talks

    18 May 2013 : The National Health Security Office (NHSO) board cancelled a discussion on the proposed co-payment scheme for the Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme (UC) at its meeting yesterday amid opposition from activists.

  • Activists uneasy over GPO chief's sacking

    17 May 2013 : The dismissal of the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) chief would disrupt Thailand's drug distribution system, health advocates warn.

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  • HEALTH

    GPO chief defends conduct as axe hovers

    16 May 2013 : The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) chief has defended himself against probes into the agency amid rumours of his sacking.

  • HOSPITALITY

    Food, hotels getting equal slice of Centel's B24bn pie

    16 May 2013 : Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) has earmarked 24 billion baht to expand its hotel and food businesses through next year.

  • HEALTH & BEAUTY

    At 7-Eleven, Yanhee Hospital seeks a smooth skincare share

    16 May 2013 : Yanhee Hospital expects a five-fold increase in its share of the 16-billion-baht domestic skincare market to 10% within five years by taking advantage of modern trade channels.

  • UC scheme facing financial ills

    14 May 2013 : The Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme (UC) has experienced a number of difficulties since it was launched 12 years ago, with financial problems being among its biggest challenges.

  • HEALTH

    A stitch in time ...

    14 May 2013 : Our bodies undergo dramatic changes as we get older. It can be relatively simple for a woman in her 20s to lose a few kilogrammes. But when she hits her 30s, the weight doesn't come off quite as easily as it used to, and slimming down can get even more challenging once she enters her 40s.

  • The wonder of breast milk

    14 May 2013 : It seemed like a miracle when a pre-term baby survived her second day without oxygen support. But it wasn't. It was simply nature.

  • TECHNOLOGY

    Chia Tai counting on lab accreditation

    13 May 2013 : Chia Tai Co, a leading seed producer and exporter, is confident international accreditation will allow its products greater access to major markets, especially the US, Europe and Japan.

  • HEALTH & BEAUTY

    Collagen craze attracts tannery offshoot

    13 May 2013 : Higher demand from image-conscious young people is drawing new companies into the growing beauty products market.

  • Consultation room with a view

    13 May 2013 : A skytrain commuter or not, this weekend you can be examined by medical staff and find out how healthy or unhealthy you are, not at a hospital but the Sanam Pao BTS station. And it's free of charge.

  • HEALTH CARE

    Distributors urged to get together for Asean drive

    09 May 2013 : Healthcare product distributors are being urged to form partnerships to increase exports and tap into the Asean market.

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