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From "Treat When Sick" to "Prevent Before You Get Sick", BDMS Wellness Clinic and Global Wellness Institute Identify the Potential of Thailand's Health Economy on the Global Stage

Thailand's health economy today It does not only reflect business growth figures. Rather, it is a reflection of the country's structural transformation. From a system that focuses on "treatment when sick" to a system that focuses on "prevention before getting sick" concretely.

Latest report from Global Wellness Institute (GWI) It is stated that in 2024 Health Economy Value (Wellness Economy) of Thailand is 42.7 billion US dollars, up from 38.8 billion US dollars in 2019 2023 This represents a growth rate of 10.1%, making it the 7th largest growth in the world. The figures are confirming that "health" is no longer a cost of the country, but a high-value economic asset with long-term expansion potential.

On a global scale The health economy has a total value. 6.8 trillion US dollars in 2019 2024 and an average growth of 7.9 percent.% per year during the year 2023-2024 This is higher than the growth of GDP World byThere areIt is estimated that the health economy will continue to expand at an average of 7.6 per year.% As a result, by 2029, the total global value will increase to US$9.8 trillion. (Preventive Health) is becoming the main direction of the world.

For Thailand Currently ranked 9 From 45 Countries in the Asia-Pacific region and ranking 24 of the world from 218 The country clearly reflects its competitiveness in the international arena. Especially the health tourism sector (Wellness Tourism) It also has the potential to be a major economic engine with value. 14.05 billion US dollars in 2019 2024 and a growth rate of up to 36.4% The 3rd highest in the world. ReinforceConfidence in Thailand as a wellness and leisure destination

You Susie Ellis Chairman and CEO of Global Wellness Institute said: “Thailand's continued growth as one of the world's health leaders By market cap 42.7 and double-digit growth rates. It reflects both a cultural foundation that values well-being, along with a vision of innovative investment and preventive healthcare. The expansion of health tourism, spas, and health real estate businesses demonstrates Thailand's potential to meet the new expectations of today's consumers while playing a role in driving the future of the world's health economy. We appreciate BDMS Wellness Clinic For continuous cooperation and vision. This support has been instrumental in enabling us to provide reliable data and analysis to empower industry leaders. Policymakers and communities work together to build a health ecosystem (Wellness Ecosystem) It is strong and sustainable, both domestically and internationally."

Dr. Tanupol Wirulahakarun or "Dr. Amp” Chairman of the Board of Directors of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, a subsidiary of Bangkok Dusit Medical Public Company Limited, said that it has collaborated with GWI Said:"Cooperation with Global Wellness Institute This is the fourth consecutive year of the program, reflecting our commitment to pushing the concept of preventive health care into a concrete way. Not only in the dimension of medicine, but also in the dimension of the economy. Lifestyle and environment that affect people's well-being in the long run. Economic ReportHealth. GWI It helps us see the direction of the future world that is transitioning from a system that focuses on treating diseases. Towards Health Promotionand pre-disease prevention for Thailand. The growth figures of the health economy reflect the country's potential for development.Wellness Ecosystem’ that connects multiple sectors together. Preventive medicine, health tourism, Diet and nutrition, exercise, as well as the environment.that is conducive to good health. If these elements can be systematically linked together, Thailand will not only be a health tourism destination. It also opens up opportunities to become a center for Wellness and play an important role in driving the world's health economy in the future. Both in terms of people's quality of life and the country's economic sustainability."

In the period 2023-2024, in addition to health tourism, Other business sectors such as health real estate, Spa, Healthy Food, Nutrition & Weight Management, Physical Activity & Healthy Workplace It is a sign that modern consumers are not looking for one dimension of health care, but want a "health ecosystem" that encompasses from food, housing, exercise, to the work environment.

These figures are not just economic successes. If it is a strategic opportunity for Thailand. If Thailand can build “Health Systems Partnership” that connects medicine, tourism and the service business seamlessly. Thailand will not only become a health destination, but will also become a country with a strong, complete, and sustainable "health ecosystem" on a global scale.

Therefore, the health economy is not a temporary trend. If it is a new foundation for the development of the Thai economy in the future, it will be an economic system that grows in tandem with the quality of life of the people and strengthens the country's competitiveness firmly on the world stage.