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Thailand Accelerates AI, Digital Health and Medical Tourism Ambitions to Strengthen Its Regional Competitiveness
Bangkok, Thailand | July 2026 — Thailand is accelerating efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for artificial intelligence, digital technology and health innovation as public agencies, international technology companies and local businesses expand investment in digital infrastructure and AI-enabled services.
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Thailand's Koh Samui Named the World's Best Island in 2026
Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 Recognizes Koh Samui as the World's No. 1 Island Koh Samui, Thailand has been officially named the World's Best Island of 2026 in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, further strengthening Thailand's reputation as one of the world's leading destinations for tourism, wellness, and medical travel.
Thai Medical Delegation Visits Guangdong Hospital to Explore Healthcare Cooperation
Guangzhou, China — Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University in Guangdong Province recently welcomed a Thai medical delegation of more than 70 participants for a study visit focused on advanced diagnosis and treatment technologies, simulation-based medical education, integrated Chinese and Western medicine, and international healthcare services.
Indonesia Advances Wellness Tourism as Experience Economy Gains Momentum
Jakarta, Indonesia — Indonesia is accelerating the development of globally competitive wellness tourism as part of its strategy to promote higher-quality tourism and respond to the growing global demand for meaningful travel experiences.
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Surpass 2,100 as Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The number of confirmed Ebola virus disease cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 2,100, as the outbreak continues to spread at an unprecedented pace, according to the World Health Organization.
Study Finds Sarcopenic Obesity Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk More Than 3.5-Fold
Sydney, Australia — New research led by Curtin University has found that people with both excess body fat and reduced muscle mass known as sarcopenic obesity face a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, highlighting the important role of muscle health alongside body weight.
Center for Medical Genomics Expands Precision Medicine Through Thailand’s Universal Healthcare Scheme
Bangkok, — Thailand is advancing precision medicine by integrating genomic technologies into its Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), enabling more people to access personalized disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through the country's public healthcare system.