Roundtable Meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health

On Feb 27, 2023, AMCHAM President Ornkanya (Mook) Pibuldham led AMCHAM members to meet with H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, the Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Public Health, and representatives from Food and Drug Administration Office (FDA).

There were comprehensive discussions about Thailand’s goal to be a healthcare tourism hub and world class destination for retired people, the government’s policy focus on aging society, and efforts to attract investment in the healthcare industry, especially in medical device manufacturing. There were positive updates regarding FDA regulation on Collaborative Registration Procedure (CRP).

In this regard, the minister welcomed collaborations from the private sector to digitalize Thai healthcare system and enhance competitiveness in the future. AMCHAM reaffirmed the readiness of AMCHAM’s business community to cooperate with the government to improve healthcare quality and access to healthcare for all Thais.