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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to introduce a new tourism marketing strategy under the concept “Healing Is the New Luxury,” positioning Thailand as a destination for premium wellness experiences, health-focused travel and meaningful cultural journeys. The initiative will lead to the launch of the “Healing Journey Paradise in Thailand” campaign in early 2027, with TAT's 29 overseas offices tasked with developing innovative travel routes to attract high-value international visitors and distribute tourism revenue to secondary destinations and local communities.

Bangkok Hospital has officially launched Expat Health Connect, a dedicated healthcare coordination center designed to make medical services more accessible, convenient and connected for expatriates and their families living in Thailand. Located on the second floor of Bangkok International Hospital, the new center provides a single point of contact for primary and family medicine, medical enquiries, appointment coordination and insurance assistance.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), through TAT Academy, has brought together leading experts and business representatives from the health, wellness and longevity sectors at the “Healing Economy: New Opportunities in Health and Wellness Tourism” seminar in Bangkok. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration across Thailand’s wellness tourism ecosystem and position the country as a “Sanctuary of Healing,” emphasizing high-value tourism, holistic well-being and sustainable economic growth.

Pranangklao Hospital in Nonthaburi, Thailand, has successfully treated its first stroke patient using Mechanical Thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots from blocked arteries in the brain. The milestone, achieved on October 7, 2026, through collaboration between multidisciplinary medical teams from Pranangklao Hospital and Pathum Thani Hospital, marks an important advancement in acute ischemic stroke treatment and aims to improve access to specialized stroke care across Thailand’s Health Region 4.