Phuket, Thailand — Thailand has secured a major international victory as Phuket has been officially chosen to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026), one of the world’s most influential events in the wellness industry. The announcement marks a historic milestone for Thailand and reinforces the country’s reputation as a premier global destination for wellness tourism and a rising leader in the global wellness economy.

Bangkok, November 21, 2025 — Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun delivered a keynote address at the Bangkok Post Economic Forum 2025 under the theme “Reigniting Thailand’s Growth Engine: Trade and Exports.” The event, held at the World Ballroom of Centara Grand at CentralWorld, marked the 79th anniversary of the Bangkok Post.

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.