The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University has announced a historic medical breakthrough after successfully performing Thailand’s first liver transplant between identical twin brothers, both aged 20. The procedure marks a major milestone in the country’s transplant capabilities and offers a rare medical advantage near-zero risk of organ rejection.

Bangkok, 18 November 2025 — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), welcomed a group of 29 travelers with mobility disabilities from Taiwan under the “Taiwan Accessible Tourism” initiative. The group, consisting of employees from FLOW, Inc., arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 11:30 a.m. from Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Global travelers are already planning their 2026 adventures, and new search data from the travel platform eDreams ODIGEO reveals the top destinations capturing the world’s attention for next year. According to the report, Bangkok ranks as the No. 1 most-searched destination for 2026, signaling Thailand’s continued appeal as a world-class tourism hub.

Rayong, Thailand — BDMS Wellness Clinic, the preventive healthcare center under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), has partnered with Bangkok Rayong Hospital to officially open “RoyalLife Wellness Clinic Rayong”, a new preventive wellness center designed to serve the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The launch marks the 22nd anniversary of Bangkok Rayong Hospital and represents a major milestone in expanding Thailand’s nationwide Wellness Hub network.

Bangkok — The National Innovation Agency (NIA) convened the Innovation Thailand Top Executives Meeting under the theme “Tourism Industry Innovation Ecosystem towards Innovation Nation”, bringing together senior leaders from more than 30 prominent organizations across government, private sector, academia, and community networks. The gathering aimed to reinforce cross-sector collaboration and build a comprehensive innovation ecosystem to elevate Thailand’s tourism industry and strengthen its competitiveness on the global stage.

The Department of Disease Control released an update on major health concerns over the past month, noting that the most common illnesses were influenza, diarrhea, pneumonia, RSV infection, and food poisoning. Diseases with the highest fatality rates included streptococcal infection, melioidosis, leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and dengue fever.