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Thailand Lifestyle Medicine Association to Host “Lifestyle Medicine and Wellbeing World Congress 2026”
The Thai Lifestyle Medicine Association is preparing to host the global conference “Lifestyle Medicine and Wellbeing World Congress 2026,” bringing together international experts to drive behavior change toward sustainable health and wellbeing.
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Medical and Wellness TourismBDMS Wellness Clinic Unites Public–Private Sectors to Drive “Wellness Hub Thailand”
BANGKOK, THAILAND – February 6, 2026 – Public and private sectors have united to build a holistic Wellness Ecosystem, pushing Thailand’s health economy toward international leadership. Mr. Chuwit Sirivajjakul, Deputy Governor for Policy and Planning, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), joined Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), at the press conference for Wellness Hub Thailand, The Land of Life: “The Journey Within”.
Public RelationsCEO of ArokaGO Platform Receives Scottish Alumni Award 2026
Bangkok – On Saturday, 24 January 2026, Assistant Professor Dr. Kulabutr Komenkul, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of the ArokaGO platform, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association (TMWTA), received the Scottish Alumni Award 2026 – Innovation Award from the Scottish Alumni Association Thailand at the Scottish Alumni Reunion 2026. The event was held at the Grand Ballroom, Grande Centre Point Terminal 21 Hotel, and brought together more than 200 Scottish alumni from various institutions and generations.
Global Health NewsWHO Urges Schools Worldwide to Promote Healthy Eating for Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on schools globally to foster healthier eating habits in children. In its latest global guideline, WHO emphasizes evidence-based policies and interventions that create healthy school food environments, advising countries to adopt a whole-school approach. This approach ensures that the food and beverages offered in schools, as well as those available in broader school environments, are nutritious and support healthy eating.
EducationDPU Advances Traditional Thai Medicine to International Standards, Welcomes President of the Thai Traditional Medical Council for Academic and Health Innovation Exchange
Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU), through its College of Health and Wellness, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surapote Wongyai,Pharm D. Dean of the College and a United Nations herbal medicine expert, together with Dr. Khanisnicha Chanpha, Associate Dean for Thai Traditional Medicine and Director of D Success Thai Traditional Medicine Clinic, welcomed Dr. Thanisorn Sriwanichphoom, President of the Thai Traditional Medical Council, and his delegation.
Public RelationsDr. Ascha Thangpattanakul Selected as Thailand’s Global Speaker at IMCAS Medical World Congress 2026 in France
Thailand’s aesthetic medicine community has reached another milestone as Dr. Ascha Thangpattanakul (Dr. Beam) from The Vogue Clinic has been selected as a Global Speaker representing Thailand at the IMCAS Medical World Congress 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious international medical conferences in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. The congress will take place from January 29–31, 2026, in Paris, France
Public HealthDoctors Warn: 5 Warning Signs of Fatty Plaque Blocking Brain Arteries Left Untreated, Risk of Paralysis and Stroke Increases
Waking up dizzy or suffering from persistent pain at the back of the head should not be taken lightly. These symptoms may not simply be due to lack of sleep, but could indicate fatty plaque gradually blocking the brain’s blood vessels, reducing oxygen supply to the brain. Experts advise lifestyle adjustments to restore mental clarity and share key tips on controlling LDL cholesterol especially important for those aged 40 and above.