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LMW International Conference Bangkok 2026 Highlights Global Collaboration in Lifestyle Medicine and Wellbeing
The LMW International Conference Bangkok 2026 brought together international healthcare experts and organizations to advance lifestyle medicine, whole-person health, and wellbeing, while marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the Thai Lifestyle Medicine and Wellbeing Association's (TLWA) partnership network.
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Thailand Ranks World's No. 2 Medical Tourism Destination in 2026
Thailand has been ranked the world's second-leading medical tourism destination in the “Top 50 Medical Tourism Destinations in the World for 2026” by Travel and Tour World (TTW), highlighting the country's strong reputation for affordable healthcare, internationally recognized hospitals, experienced medical specialists, and well-developed tourism infrastructure.

Medical Wellness by Hertitude Clinic at Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Thailand Nextperience 2027
On 20 October 2026, we joined TAT’s launch of its 2027 tourism product direction at Pullman King Power Bangkok. Under the “Transform Together” strategy and a “Value over Volume” approach, TAT aims to make Thailand a High-Value & Meaningful Destination, targeting at least 5% tourism revenue growth in 2027.

Thailand Ranks Among Top 10 Countries for Healthcare Quality Perception in Ipsos 2026 Survey
Thailand has earned a place among the top 10 countries in the Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026, ranking seventh out of 32 surveyed countries. The recognition highlights positive public perceptions of Thailand's healthcare system and adds to the country's profile as an established destination for medical and wellness tourism.

Thailand Issues Dementia Care Guidelines: No Restraints, No Confinement, No Abuse
Thailand's Department of Medical Services has issued recommendations for caring for older adults with dementia, emphasizing compassionate, safe and dignified treatment while advising families and caregivers how to respond to behavioral changes without violence, unnecessary restraints or confinement.

Top 20 Medical Tourism Websites and Blogs in 2026: Thailand's ArokaGO Earns Global Recognition
Thailand's ArokaGO has been recognized among the Top 20 Medical Tourism Websites and Blogs in Feedspot's 2026 listing, securing the No. 18 position alongside international healthcare organizations, medical travel platforms and industry publications.

Lampang Hospital Pioneers Advanced Pulmonary Embolism Treatment in Northern Thailand
Lampang Hospital has successfully performed a computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) procedure to remove a blood clot from a patient's pulmonary artery, marking a first for the hospital and, according to its announcement, the first such procedure among Ministry of Public Health hospitals under the Office of the Permanent Secretary in Northern Thailand.