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Business Dump - Thailand - An Extreme Travel Experience - Filipinos in Thailand
When Bangkok residents and those in neighboring provinces like Ayutthaya, Hua Hin and Ratchaburi were gearing up for the hottest season in Thailand, 6 young, adventurous Pinoys set out from Manila to fulfill part of their goal – to tour the whole of South East Asia. Their destination? Thailand!
But little did they know it’s going to be more than just a taste of the spiciest meal they’ve ever had in their life, or t
But little did they know it’s going to be more than just a taste of the spiciest meal they’ve ever had in their life, or t
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
hat it’s going to be more than just a beach experience. Here is a story of six friends who came to Thailand for the first time. Their experiences have been so much more than they hoped and planned for, and how they did it would be something you could learn from if you yourself plans to travel Thailand.
Mark, Vangie, Hencel, Hil, Jeff and Sheryll thought they have done all the research they could lay their hands on
Mark, Vangie, Hencel, Hil, Jeff and Sheryll thought they have done all the research they could lay their hands on
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
to arm them with all that they needed for their Thailand trip. But although they did see parts of Thailand they expected,
nothing prepared them for the scorching, energy-draining heat Thailand is famous for especially in the months of March and April.
“Umaga pa lang, mainit na” (in the morning, it’s already hot), the group was saying. And that had an impact on their sight seeing plans. They wanted to do more and
nothing prepared them for the scorching, energy-draining heat Thailand is famous for especially in the months of March and April.
“Umaga pa lang, mainit na” (in the morning, it’s already hot), the group was saying. And that had an impact on their sight seeing plans. They wanted to do more and
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
see more, but the heat was just too much so they had to catch up on some sleep their first couple of days to have the energy to tackle Bangkok streets thereafter.
Nonetheless, those first couple of days, they experienced the historical architecture of Ayutthaya – Thailand’s capital before the Thais moved it to Bangkok, also known as Krungthep in the local language. They also had a taste of Thailand waters and sand
Nonetheless, those first couple of days, they experienced the historical architecture of Ayutthaya – Thailand’s capital before the Thais moved it to Bangkok, also known as Krungthep in the local language. They also had a taste of Thailand waters and sand
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
in tranquil Hua Hin, which is the King’s choice of residence for the summer season. Though they didn’t have a chance to bump into royalty while there, they were not the least disappointed. They had a chance to see and experience parts of Thailand other than Bangkok even though it’s only their first time to travel Thailand.
The morning after their travels in Ayutthaya and Hua Hin, we met the Pinoy travelers at Wat P
The morning after their travels in Ayutthaya and Hua Hin, we met the Pinoy travelers at Wat P
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
ho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), and took them to the ever famous Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak.
While having a picturesque moment watching the array of Thai fruits, food and crafts along what is known to some as the ‘Venice of the East’, the group had some regular Thai noodles (b
While having a picturesque moment watching the array of Thai fruits, food and crafts along what is known to some as the ‘Venice of the East’, the group had some regular Thai noodles (b
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
am-i nam) and enjoyed sticky rice topped with ripe mango (kaw niew ma muang) and the cheap, yet very fresh fruits being sold along the khlong (canal). The sellers were cramped with their goods in narrow wooden boats. Not much time to haggle there for customers, lest the boat with the goods you have your eyes on gets swept by other boats.
And of course, the adventure wouldn’t be complete without the boat ride along
And of course, the adventure wouldn’t be complete without the boat ride along
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
the khlong (canal).
But the most unforgettable experiences the group had came in contrasts. Nearly at the end of their Thailand travels, the group visited the Grand Palace. There, they were awed by the intricacy of the Thais’ handiwork on the walls of the temples.
Literally everything spelled “majestic”, and they wondered whether the bright colors and the intricate work are true for all Buddhists or is it only in
But the most unforgettable experiences the group had came in contrasts. Nearly at the end of their Thailand travels, the group visited the Grand Palace. There, they were awed by the intricacy of the Thais’ handiwork on the walls of the temples.
Literally everything spelled “majestic”, and they wondered whether the bright colors and the intricate work are true for all Buddhists or is it only in
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
Thailand.
Apart from the grandiosity of the palaces and temples, the Thais’ reverence for their King also made a great impression on the group. To them, it’s amazing that despite the apparent modern technology in Thailand, people still have a deep respect for and that they still follow their King.
That same night, the group had an 180-degree turn when their travels took them to yet another infamous place to visit
Apart from the grandiosity of the palaces and temples, the Thais’ reverence for their King also made a great impression on the group. To them, it’s amazing that despite the apparent modern technology in Thailand, people still have a deep respect for and that they still follow their King.
That same night, the group had an 180-degree turn when their travels took them to yet another infamous place to visit
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
in Thailand – Patpong! There they saw another side of Bangkok that is equally amazing but in a totally different way. Though they had a forewarning that they might meet quite aggressive people who would try to convince them they have the best “pingpong” show that side of the city, nothing prepared them for the real experience.
“They really force you to buy their wares”, was one of the comments from the group. “Naka
“They really force you to buy their wares”, was one of the comments from the group. “Naka
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
katakot yung inaapproach ka nila tapos hindi ka nila talaga titigilan.Tsaka hindi ko ininom yung soda (when we watched the show), kasi natatakot ako kung ano yung nakalagay doon”
it’s scary when they approach you and they don’t easily let you go. And I didn’t drink the soda because it’s scary to think what could be in it), was yet another member’s memory of the group’s Patpong experience.
What was unexpected by th
it’s scary when they approach you and they don’t easily let you go. And I didn’t drink the soda because it’s scary to think what could be in it), was yet another member’s memory of the group’s Patpong experience.
What was unexpected by th
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
e group was how the women who worked in Patpong reacted to their work situation: “Nakakagulat sa kanila, parang wala lang” (What was surprising was that it seemed like nothing to them). “In fact, nagtatawanan sila (they were laughing). Parang they don’t see it as work na; just something natural. They don’t see anything wrong about it”.
Before the group came for this trip, they heard many stories about Thailand. Sur
Before the group came for this trip, they heard many stories about Thailand. Sur
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
prisingly though, not much was told about Patpong. Many of the stories the group read in blogs and heard about Thailand were scary, but they’ve found out, they’re not all true. One of them says, just be practical. Have the common sense to take the same precautions sensible travelers would take in any country they visit for the first time.
The group also advises, “Do not limit yourself to Bangkok. Thailand is not be
The group also advises, “Do not limit yourself to Bangkok. Thailand is not be
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
aches. Thailand is not Patpong. Thailand is not temples. Thailand is everything!”
And because of that, this group of 6 friends vows to come back. There is yet more to Thailand that they have not experienced. Next time, they would like to go south and explore the island beaches like Krabi and Phuket. They might also go north where the long-neck tribe and the like lives, and where the climate is so much more forgivin
And because of that, this group of 6 friends vows to come back. There is yet more to Thailand that they have not experienced. Next time, they would like to go south and explore the island beaches like Krabi and Phuket. They might also go north where the long-neck tribe and the like lives, and where the climate is so much more forgivin
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
g especially for travelers.
In the Philippines the group has also seen many beautiful places. And their Thailand experience has only enhanced whatever is good and beautiful about our country.
And that is one message they would like to convey to others back home: to go places beyond the 7,107 islands (or more) of the Philippines. The purpose is not to promote tourism in other countries, but for Pinoys to appreciate
In the Philippines the group has also seen many beautiful places. And their Thailand experience has only enhanced whatever is good and beautiful about our country.
And that is one message they would like to convey to others back home: to go places beyond the 7,107 islands (or more) of the Philippines. The purpose is not to promote tourism in other countries, but for Pinoys to appreciate
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As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
what is good about our own. And that is one message they would like to convey to others back home: to go places beyond the 7,107 islands (or more) of the Philippines. The purpose is not to promote tourism in other countries, but for Pinoys to appreciate what is good about our own. This way people will have a better understanding of what works in our country and what does not. From there, it would be easier to corr
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
ect our mistakes because we will have tangible points of comparison.
As the group leaves Thailand with thought provoking memories, they have this to say to Siam Pinoy, “Thank you sa experience sa Thailand. Yung hospitality, hindi namin expected. Pumunta na kami sa ibang lugar na may kakilala pa kami (we’ve already gone to places where we even know people). But here, we don’t even know you, you don’t know us. Yet y
As the group leaves Thailand with thought provoking memories, they have this to say to Siam Pinoy, “Thank you sa experience sa Thailand. Yung hospitality, hindi namin expected. Pumunta na kami sa ibang lugar na may kakilala pa kami (we’ve already gone to places where we even know people). But here, we don’t even know you, you don’t know us. Yet y
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ou spent time for us.”
For us in Siam Pinoy, it has been a pleasure. It’s not everyday we meet like-minded people. And for those adventurous spirits left back home who plan to unleash themselves in Thailand, here’s their piece of advice, “Prepare themselves. Keep an open mind. Ang Thailand, hindi mo right away mahal, e (you don’t get to love it right away). But it grows on you. And when they get here, respeto lang
For us in Siam Pinoy, it has been a pleasure. It’s not everyday we meet like-minded people. And for those adventurous spirits left back home who plan to unleash themselves in Thailand, here’s their piece of advice, “Prepare themselves. Keep an open mind. Ang Thailand, hindi mo right away mahal, e (you don’t get to love it right away). But it grows on you. And when they get here, respeto lang
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
sa kultura nila” (just respect their culture).
The Venice of the East As the group of 6 friends go back to their different lives in Manila, they will always have their extreme experiences of Thailand to look back to. A part of them would remember the ‘cigarette-smoking’ and ‘pingpong’ ladies of the Thailand nightlife who sell entertainment of another kind.
Another part of the group would look back with awe and wo
The Venice of the East As the group of 6 friends go back to their different lives in Manila, they will always have their extreme experiences of Thailand to look back to. A part of them would remember the ‘cigarette-smoking’ and ‘pingpong’ ladies of the Thailand nightlife who sell entertainment of another kind.
Another part of the group would look back with awe and wo
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
nder at the nationalism of a people and the love they have for their King and country. And that national pride is the part of them, which gives rise to those majestic and intricately decorated temples and palaces Thailand is known for the world over. But for one thing, they are a more proud group of Filipino travelers, appreciating more what is Philippines after learning and experiencing what lies beyond our borders
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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