Thailand, Australia boost pharma tiesThailand and Australia have strengthened cooperation on regional health security through a jointly funded biopharmaceutical initiative combining investment, technical exchange and institutional partnerships. "Strengthening local manufacturing capacity for medicines and vaccines is a key pillar of health security," she said. Ponthip Wirachwong, deputy GPO managing director, said the initiative is already delivering practical outcomes, including scalable production of key medicines, helping reduce imports. Thailand currently imports more than 95% of active pharmaceutical ingredients, making diversification a priority, she said. By combining Australian funding with Thai investment and expertise, the programme is helping build long-term self-reliance while maintaining global standards.

Source: Bangkok Post March 28, 2026 12:43 UTC