Phatthana Welcomes Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket

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Minister Phatthana Promphat welcomes global wellness leaders to the 20th Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket to promote Thailand as a global medical and wellness hub.

•The Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026) 20th edition is held in Phuket from November 10 to 13, 2026.
•Minister Phatthana Promphat emphasizes transitioning global health focus toward prevention and health promotion.
•The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine hosts the event under the concept 'The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness'.
•The event features the Thai Wellness Exhibition showcasing local herbs, massage, and health analysis innovations.

Overview

•The Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026) is held in Phuket from November 10 to 13, 2026.
•Minister Phatthana Promphat welcomes wellness business leaders, investors, and experts to the 20th Global Wellness Summit 2026.
•Minister Phatthana Promphat states that Thailand aims to become a Global Medical and Wellness Hub by combining traditional wisdom with science and innovation.
•The 'The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness' concept integrates scientific research on herbs, Thai massage arts, and mindful living.
•The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine organizes the Thai Wellness Exhibition featuring four main zones.
•The Herbs & Scent of Siam zone presents 79 premium herbal products from 32 brands, expecting to generate over 525 million baht by the end of 2026.
•The exhibition showcases the Pen Diag program for element analysis and 455 Thai Food Good Health menus, with a goal to expand to 770 menus.
•Minister Phatthana Promphat views the summit as a bridge for international cooperation and investment to grow the wellness industry sustainably.

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Key Quotes

Phatthana Promphat

"Global Wellness Summit 2026 is not only a stage to showcase Thailand's potential as a leading global health tourism destination"

Global Wellness Summit 2026 ไม่เพียงเป็นเวทีแสดงศักยภาพของประเทศไทยในฐานะจุดหมายปลายทางด้านการท่องเที่ยวเชิงสุขภาพระดับแนวหน้าของโลก

Key Entities

Person

Phatthana Promphat(พัฒนา พร้อมพัฒน์)

Minister of Public Health who welcomed leaders to the Global Wellness Summit 2026.

Pongsathorn Pokphermdee(พงศธร พอกเพิ่มดี)

Director General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

Organization

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The ministry responsible for the Global Wellness Summit 2026.

Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine(กรมการแพทย์แผนไทยและการแพทย์ทางเลือก)

The agency hosting the Global Wellness Summit 2026 and the Thai Wellness Exhibition.

Place

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The location where the Global Wellness Summit 2026 is held.