PM Emphasizes Shifting Thailand's Health System Toward Disease Prevention and Promoting a Comprehensive Wellness Industry

Published 2026-10-28

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that Thailand's health system needs to be transformed, with greater emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion. The remarks were made at an event held on 28 October 2026 at IMPACT Forum in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province.

At the event, the Prime Minister stated that a key goal is to extend the "healthspan" of Thai people, which refers to the period of life during which people remain healthy and can live normally. Extending this period for longer is considered one of the key approaches to developing the health system in the future.

In addition, the government also plans to push the wellness industry, meaning industries related to the care of public health and well-being, to develop in a comprehensive manner. This would connect health care, tourism, and various products together. However, this article is a summary based only on preliminary information, and there are no clear details yet regarding specific measures or action plans.

Shifting the health system to focus on prevention and health promotion may affect how people take care of themselves early on. Readers can follow further news on policies and details of the wellness industry from official news sources later.

Sources: Facebook

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