Prime Minister Opens 19th National Health Assembly, Focusing on Holistic Health and Responding to an Aging Society

Published 2026-10-28

The Prime Minister opened the 19th National Health Assembly, with the main goal of promoting holistic health, which means caring for the body, mind, and society of the people at the same time. The meeting was held to find ways to improve the country's health system in the long term.

At the opening, the Prime Minister said that the government places the health of the people as its top priority and wants every citizen to have a good health foundation and to be happy. In addition, Thailand is entering an aging society, which is causing the number of older persons to continue to rise. Therefore, caring for the health of older persons is something that must be planned carefully.

Beyond health matters, the government also sees that health tourism, or wellness, can help create jobs and drive the country's economy. Health-related businesses, such as spas, traditional Thai medicine, and exercise, are considered important opportunities for future economic development.

The National Health Assembly is a platform where various sectors, including the public sector, the private sector, and the people, can come together to share their opinions in order to set health policies that meet the needs of Thais in every area. Those involved hope that the proposals from this meeting will lead to practical implementation in many areas.

Sources: LINE TODAY

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