Thailand

Thai scientists have made significant contributions to various fields of science.

An excerpt from the article 31 facts about Thailand

An example is Krisana Kraisintu, known as the "gypsy pharmacist", who developed one of the first fixed-dose genetic combinations of antiretroviral drugs and dedicated her life to making drugs more affordable and accessible. Her efforts saved countless lives in Africa. GPO-VIR was selected by the World Health Organization as the first treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS patients in poor countries.

In Thailand, this drug is used in the national HIV/AIDS treatment program, making it free for 100.000 patients.