PM Opens Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo, Health as New Economy

MGR Online•Politics•8d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026, highlighting health as the new economic driver for Thailand by fostering innovation and investment.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026 on July 8, 2026.
•The event aims to promote health as a new economic sector for Thailand, linking innovation, investment, and opportunities.
•The expo features over 200 exhibitors showcasing medical, wellness, and beauty technologies and services, with free admission for the public from July 8-10, 2026.

Overview

•Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over the opening of the Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026 on July 8, 2026.
•The Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026 is held under the framework of International Healthcare Week 2026.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that "health" is now a key industry generating economic value, employment, and investment globally, not just about treating illness.
•The government is prioritizing investment in digital infrastructure, supportive regulations, and future health industries like AI for medicine and biotechnology.
•Thailand aims to compete globally and become a regional health investment hub by leveraging its strengths in quality medical personnel, recognized healthcare services, and health tourism potential.
•The International Healthcare Week 2026 will serve as a platform to connect global entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and health service providers to expand cooperation.
•The Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026 is open to the public free of charge from July 8-10, 2026.
•The expo provides opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs, researchers, medical personnel, and the new generation to create jobs and income for the country.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

""Health" is not just about treating illness, but is a key industry creating economic value, employment, and global investment."

“สุขภาพ” ไม่ใช่เพียงเรื่องการรักษาโรค แต่เป็นหนึ่งในอุตสาหกรรมสำคัญที่สร้างมูลค่าทางเศรษฐกิจ การจ้างงาน และการลงทุนของโลก

Anutin Charnvirakul

"The government prioritizes digital infrastructure investment, developing regulations conducive to investment, and supporting future health industries."

รัฐบาลให้ความสำคัญกับการลงทุนโครงสร้างพื้นฐานด้านดิจิทัล การพัฒนากฎระเบียบที่เอื้อต่อการลงทุน และการสนับสนุนอุตสาหกรรมสุขภาพแห่งอนาคต

Key Entities

Person

Prime Minister(นายกฯ)

Presided over the opening of the Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026 and emphasized health as Thailand's new economic driver.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who delivered remarks at the Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

The venue where the Thailand Medical & Wellness Expo 2026 was held.