Thai Hotels Association raises lack of lead for medical tourism

Matichon•Economy•4d ago

Reader Briefing

Dr. Supavut Saicheua discussed Thailand's wellness economy and SME challenges at a Matichon seminar on August 5.

•The Matichon Exclusive Meeting seminar on 'New Tourism New Economy' took place on August 5 at The Crystal Box, Gaysorn Tower.
•Dr. Supavut Saicheua discussed the longevity economy, medical tourism, and the need for SME balance sheet transparency.
•Marisa Sukosol Nunpakdee pointed out the lack of a primary lead agency to promote wellness and medical tourism in Thailand.

•On August 5, Matichon organized the MATICHON EXCLUSIVE MEETING: NEW TOURISM NEW ECONOMY seminar at The Crystal Box, Gaysorn Tower.
•Dr. Supavut Saicheua, Chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council, discussed the Longevity Economy and Thailand's investment directions.
•Dr. Supavut Saicheua stated that Non-Performing Loans (NPL) for SMEs currently stand at 11% and are continuing to rise.
•Dr. Supavut Saicheua suggested that the government should help SMEs manage balance sheets and potentially use Venture Capital (VC) to increase capital before banks provide loans.
•Marisa Sukosol Nunpakdee noted that Thailand lacks a primary host for developing and promoting wellness medical tourism, causing fragmented data between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Public Health.
•Dr. Supavut Saicheua agreed to bring the issue of the missing primary host for medical tourism to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) board.
•Dr. Supavut Saicheua shared health advice, suggesting that exercise time should match eating time and waist size should not exceed half of one's height.

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Supavut Saicheua

"I will take this note because when I speak with the NESDC board, I may propose whether there can be a primary host."

ขอรับเอาไว้ เพราะว่าตอนที่ผมคุยกับกรรมการสภาพัฒน์ (สำนักงานสภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ) อาจจะนำเสนอว่ามันมีเจ้าภาพได้ไหม

Supavut Saicheua(ศุภวุฒิ สายเชื้อ)

Chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council who spoke at the Matichon seminar.

Marisa Sukosol Nunpakdee(มาริสา สุโกศล หนุนภักดี)

Honorary President of the Thai Hotels Association.

Ekaphat Chertdhamthorn(เอกภัทร์ เชิดธรรมธร)

The moderator of the seminar interview.

Thai Hotels Association(สมาคมโรงแรมไทย)

The organization whose honorary president questioned the lack of a lead agency for medical tourism.

National Economic and Social Development Council(สำนักงานสภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ)

Also referred to as NESDC or Saphatnath, the organization where Dr. Supavut Saicheua serves as chairman.

Tourism Authority of Thailand(การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An agency mentioned regarding the streaming of tourism data.

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The ministry noted for not promoting or creating a marketplace for medical tourism operators.

Matichon Group(เครือมติชน)

The organizer of the MATICHON EXCLUSIVE MEETING seminar.

The Crystal Box, Gaysorn Tower(The Crystal Box อาคารเกษรทาวเวอร์)

The venue where the seminar was held.