Anutin touts nation's food, pharma hub potentialListen to this articlePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand has strong potential in the food and pharmaceutical sectors and is ready to position itself as a global hub for food and drug security. He said by ensuring quality medicines are available in sufficient quantities at affordable prices, the organisation has demonstrated that pharmaceutical security is key to national health security. During public health crises, he added, the GPO and the Public Health Ministry have shown that access to care matters more than profit. Looking ahead, he said the GPO's push to turn Thailand into a hub for global pharmaceutical innovation would help sharpen the country's competitiveness and support the sustainability of its healthcare system. Thailand, he added, has the potential to present itself to the international community not just as a seller of goods or raw materials, but as a reliable partner in ensuring global food and pharmaceutical security.

Source: Bangkok Post January 15, 2026 23:08 UTC