BDMS launches WellEra health city prototype for 2029

Khaosod•Economy•4d ago

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BDMS is developing WellEra, a wellness ecosystem project scheduled to partially open in 2029 to position Thailand as a global better living destination.

•BDMS is developing the WellEra project under the concept 'Everyday Wellness Ecosystem for Everyone'.
•Retail, Wellness Clinic, and Urban Wellness Retreat sections of WellEra are scheduled to open in 2029.
•The Branded Residence of WellEra is scheduled for full operation in 2030.
•Thailand currently ranks 7th globally in terms of wellness economy growth.

Overview

•Thailand's wellness economy grew by 10.1% in the past year, with wellness tourism growing by 36.4%, wellness real estate by 22.9%, and spa businesses by 18%.
•Thailand ranks 7th in the world for wellness economy growth, reflecting potential to add economic value to the tourism sector.
•Thailand has an average life expectancy of 75.3 years, but a healthy life span of only 65.8 years, leaving a gap of nearly 10 years.
•BDMS developed the WellEra project using a 6S Framework (Sleep, Strong, Soul, Smart, Social, Span) and 6S+ Surrounding standards including WELL Platinum, Fitwel 3 Star, and LEED Gold.
•Ms. Thitiporn stated that the Wellness Clinic in WellEra will focus on preventive care with pricing accessible to the general public.
•BDMS plans to develop an exercise route connecting to Lumphini Park and establish a Health Center to increase public access to health promotion services.
•Ms. Thitiporn stated that developing the wellness industry requires cooperation between the public sector, private sector, and educational institutions.
•WellEra's Retail, Wellness Clinic, and Urban Wellness Retreat will open in 2029, followed by the Branded Residence in 2030.

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Key Entities

Organization

BDMSℹ️

The developer of the WellEra wellness ecosystem project.

WellEra

A prototype health city project focusing on an everyday wellness ecosystem.

Person

Ms. Thitiporn(น.ส.ฐิติพร)

A representative of BDMS providing details on the WellEra project and Thailand's wellness economy.

Place

Singapore(สิงคโปร์)ℹ️

A country using its strengths to drive the wellness industry.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

A country using its strengths to drive the wellness industry.

Switzerland(สวิตเซอร์แลนด์)ℹ️

A country using its strengths to drive the wellness industry.

United Arab Emirates(สหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)ℹ️

A country using its strengths to drive the wellness industry.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

A country ranked 7th in wellness economy growth and aiming to be a Better Living Destination.

Lumphini Park(สวนลุมพินี)ℹ️

A park that will be connected to an exercise route developed by BDMS.