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Thailand wants to be the world’s wellness capital. Who delivers?

Developments in Thailand’s longevity economy, interpreted for people making personal, professional and investment decisions. We set policy ambition beside measured progress, and say which is which.

US$42.7bnThailand’s wellness economy (2024), 24th largest in the world
7thfastest-growing wellness economy among the top 25 markets
8thhealthcare system worldwide (Numbeo 2026), first in South-East Asia
US$14bnwellness tourism spending (2024), up 36.4%

Sources: Global Wellness Institute; The Nation. Verified 7 October 2026.

About the Longevity Industry Insights series

Longevity Industry Insights is a quarterly, data-led series that tracks the longevity and wellness industry in Thailand and across Asia. Each issue covers the latest economic figures, policy and strategy, national and international promotion, interviews with public and industry leaders, and practical recommendations for businesses and for consumers. It presents facts, not opinion, and cites a verifiable source for every figure. Issue 1 was published in July 2026 and issue 2 is scheduled for October 2026.

Sources include Global Wellness Institute research, leading news organisations such as Bangkok Post, The Nation and TTG Asia, government agencies, and international bodies such as WHO and UNESCO. The series carries no personal opinion and is not linked to any Healthplatz commercial product.

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Figures are from third-party sources as cited and are current as at July 2026. This content is for educational and industry information only. It is not medical advice.