Topic - Government Pharmaceutical Organization

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) is a Thai state enterprise which manufactures pharmaceutical products in Thailand. In 2011, the GPO netted a profit of 1.6 billion baht from the sale of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. - Source: Wikipedia

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