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Thailand Rises to 6th Globally in Numbeo’s 2026 Health Care Index, Leading Southeast Asia
Thailand has climbed to sixth place worldwide in Numbeo’s Mid-Year 2026 Health Care Index, earning a score of 77.6 and maintaining the highest ranking among Southeast Asian countries. The country moved up from eighth place at the beginning of the year, reinforcing its international visibility as a healthcare and medical tourism destination.
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Global Wellness Summit 2026 Opens in Phuket, Showcasing Thailand as a Global Health and Wellness Destination
Her Majesty Queen Suthida presides over the opening of the 20th Global Wellness Summit in Phuket, bringing together more than 600 international wellness leaders as Thailand promotes its healthcare, traditional healing wisdom, and wellness tourism potential to the world.
Thailand Reports 61 Suspected Diphtheria Cases and 8 Deaths in 2026, Steps Up Surveillance in Southern Border Provinces
Thailand's Department of Disease Control has reported 61 suspected diphtheria cases and eight deaths nationwide in 2026, prompting intensified surveillance in the southern border provinces and renewed calls for parents to ensure their children receive complete vaccinations.
Thailand Ranks No. 1 Among the Best Countries for Medical Tourism in 2026
Thailand has secured the top position among the seven best countries for medical tourism in 2026, according to a ranking attributed to Nomad Capitalist. Turkey and India follow in second and third place, highlighting the growing international appeal of destinations offering healthcare services to patients traveling abroad.
WHO Reports Major Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases, but Warns Funding Cuts Could Threaten Global Health Gains
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 63 countries have eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease as of June 2026, while warning that declining funding, rising dengue cases, and persistent healthcare inequalities could threaten progress toward global disease elimination targets for 2030.
Ramathibodi Hospital Achieves Thailand’s First Two Robot Assisted Living Donor Liver Surgeries from Mothers to Children
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, has successfully performed Thailand’s first two robot-assisted living donor liver surgeries involving mothers donating part of their livers to their children. Both mothers have recovered well, while the pediatric transplant recipients have been discharged from hospital, marking a significant milestone in Thailand’s advancement in robotic surgery and organ transplantation.
Air Pollution-Related Deaths in Indonesia Surge 42% in September Amid Widespread Fires
Air pollution-related deaths in Indonesia rose to an estimated 5,310 in September 2026, a 42% increase from August, as widespread forest and land fires worsened air quality and exposed millions of people to harmful pollution.