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Bangkok Named the World's Best City for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler
Bangkok, Thailand, has been reported as the world's top-ranked city in a list attributed to Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, with a score of 97.68. The reported ranking places the Thai capital ahead of Paris, Istanbul and Rome, highlighting its international appeal as a destination known for culture, cuisine, hospitality and diverse travel experiences.
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Thailand Unveils “Healing Is the New Luxury” Strategy to Attract High-Value International Travelers in 2027
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 Launches Expat Health Connect to Simplify Healthcare Access for Foreign Residents in Thailand
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.
TAT Advances Thailand’s Healing Economy, Positioning the Country as a Global “Sanctuary of Healing”
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 Successfully Performs First Mechanical Thrombectomy, Expanding Advanced Stroke Treatment in Thailand
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.
WHO Issues First Global Guidelines on Childhood and Adolescent Obesity as Cases Reach 170 Million Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for managing obesity in children and adolescents, responding to a growing public health challenge that now affects approximately 170 million young people worldwide. With obesity prevalence among children and adolescents quadrupling since 1990, WHO is calling for stronger healthcare systems, evidence-based treatment and long-term support that prioritizes healthy eating, physical activity, behavioral change and mental well-being over medication or surgery as first-line interventions.
WHO Issues New Guidance to Prevent Heat Related Illness at Mass Gatherings
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance aimed at helping governments and event organizers prevent and manage heat-related illness at large sporting, religious and cultural gatherings, as rising temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events create growing risks for spectators, participants, volunteers and workers.