TLWA Holds Medical Organization MOU Signing Ceremony with TMWTA and ArokaGO Platform

The Thai Lifestyle Medicine and Wellbeing Association (TLWA) recently hosted a signing ceremony for a memorandum of academic cooperation. The event focused on disseminating knowledge and promoting lifestyle medicine within the professional practices of healthcare personnel and the general population. The ceremony saw the participation of 21 related agencies, facilitated by the Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association (TMWTA), represented by Dr. Anusak Kongmalai, Vice President, and ArokaGO, represented by Dr. Sirichai Chaisuthamporn, M.D., Chairman of the Board and Co-founder of ArokaGO. The event took place on July 8, 2024, at the Wisit Public Health Building, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University. 

The TLWA has also established partnerships with international institutions such as the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, which coordinate with 30 countries globally. These collaborations aim to promote and support the dissemination of knowledge and research on lifestyle medicine internationally. 

Agencies Participating in the MOU Signing Ceremony: 

1. Nursing Council 

2. Physical Therapy Council 

3. Foundation For Industrial Development National Food Institute 

4. Srinakharinwirot University 

5. Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU) 

6. Krirk University 

7. Faculty of Public Health Mahidol University 

8. College of Sports Science and Technology Mahidol University 

9. Faculty of Pharmacy Chulalongkorn University 

10. Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University 

11. Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center 

12. Thai Integrative Medicine Association 

13. Nutrition Association of Thailand under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn 

14. Thai Dietetic Association 

15. Sports Medicine Association of Thailand 

16. Nurses Association of Thailand 

17. Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association 

18. Psychiatric Association of Thailand 

19. Phyathai Hospital Group and Paolo Hospital Group 

20. Health Education Academics Thailand (HEAT) 

21. ArokaGO: Medical and Wellness Tourism Platform 

 

 

Following the signing ceremony, special lectures and academic seminars were held on the topic “Lifestyle Medicine and PM2.5 Dust Problems.” Prof. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, M.D., Chairman of Chulalongkorn University Council and TLWA Advisor, delivered the keynote address. The academic seminar featured esteemed speakers, including Assoc. Prof. Chanchai Sittipunt, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Prof. Dr. Sarawut Thepanondh, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Assistant Professor Dr. Vithawat Surawattanasakul, M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, and Capt. Dr. Yongyuth Mayalarp, M.D., President of TLWA. 

 

Dr. Kulabutr Komenkul, CEO and Co-Founder of the ArokaGO platform, alongside TMWTA directors, shared their enthusiasm in promoting medical and health information through their platform. The ArokaGO platform (www.arokago.com) provides access to over 2,477 medical services and details on medical providers, including hospitals, clinics, and wellness centers across 170 locations. The platform also features a Health Library with information on over 1,103 diseases. Over the past six months, the website has attracted more than 50,000 visitors, including international medical tourists and expatriates, averaging 100-200 visitors daily from around the world. 

 

Lifestyle medicine emphasizes promoting and resolving health issues rooted in lifestyle choices through six pillars: whole food, plant-based diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, smoking cessation, avoiding harmful substances, and fostering positive psychological outlooks and social connections. These principles are essential for treating non-communicable diseases and restoring health. The TMWTA and ArokaGO platform believe that cooperation among agencies involved in lifestyle medicine will significantly promote its application among healthcare professionals and the general public. This initiative aims to benefit not only Thai citizens but also medical tourists and expatriates, contributing to a healthier and more fulfilling life.