“Exclusive Presentations and Fireside Chat on the occasion of the visit to Dubai of the Health, Wellness and Longevity Delegation from Thailand”

Dubai on 29 September 2026

On 29 September 2026, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai organized the “Exclusive Presentations and Fireside Chat on the occasion of the visit to Dubai of the Health, Wellness and Longevity Delegation from Thailand” at the Consulate-General premises. Among the esteemed guests were H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Naeemat, Chairman of the Al Hosn Group, Dr. Mustafa Taherali Saasa, Chairman of Raj Group of Companies, Mr. Abdallah Al Naeemat, Managing Director of the Al Hosn Group, Mr. Wilfried Sauer, founder of Sauer Power, and others along with esteemed members of the media.

A short welcoming remarks was delivered by H.E. Mr. Charkrienorrathip Sevikul, Consul-General of Thailand in Dubai, following which the Exclusive Presentation began with the Presentation on Thailand’s policy on Health, Wellness and Longevity by Dr. Pornthep Lomprom, Director of the Division of Health Establishment, Department of Health Service Support, Ministry of Public Health of Thailand. The presentation gave an overview of the Thai government’s policies on the health and wellness industries and the effort to promote the country as a medical hub in areas such as wellness hub, medical services hub, academic hub, and health product hub.

It was followed by a Presentation on Eastern Economic Corridor Office’s (EECO) investment incentives and mega projects on Health, Wellness and Longevity by Mrs. Aphitchaya Srikacha, Director, Service and Medical Industries Division, Investment and International Affairs Department, EECO. The EECO) is a government agency established to promote investment, advance innovation, and foster high-technology development in Thailand. The Office serves as a one-stop facilitator for investors throughout their business operations within the project area, while closely coordinating with both public and private sector partners to ensure the successful implementation of all initiatives. Medical and comprehensive healthcare and high-value and medical tourism are among the clusters of Special-Targeted Industries of the EECO.

The Exclusive Presentation continued with the presentation on Thailand’s experience and expertise on Health, Wellness and Longevity in relation to tourism by Dr. Anusak Kongmalai, D.D.S., Ph.D. President, Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association (TMWTA). The presentation highlighted the TMWTA’s determination to drive Thailand’s vision to become a world leader in medical and wellness tourism, connecting healthcare, wellness, and tourism sectors to deliver trusted, world-class experience in holistic health, as well as the Association’s dedication to advancing Thailand as the “Global Center for Health, Healing and well-being” through innovation, partnership and Thai wisdom.

The Exclusive Presentation moved on to the presentation on Thailand’s experience and expertise on Health, Wellness, Longevity and Tourism – Nakhon Ratchasima Model by Ms. Panchana Vatanasathien, Vice President of Tourism Council of Nakhon Ratchasima and Dr.

Weerapong Prasongchean, Representative of the President of Khao Yai Tourism Association.

The Presentation introduced Khao Yai, Thailand’s first national park & UNESCO World Heritage site, as a new health and wellness destination, and a center for green prescription that encompasses nature, walks, gardening, parks, and community as a transition from a purely pharmaceutical interventions to evidence-informed nature and community activities linked to measurable health outcomes.

The event concluded with the Fireside chat by H.E. Mr. Charkrienorrathip Sevikul, Consul-General of Thailand in Dubai, and Mr. Khanin Boonyasopat, Consul, with Ms. Paweewan Wimana, Business Information Center Manager, as the Moderator. H.E. Consul-General Sevikul informed the gathering of the background of the visit of this delegation by sharing that when he first arrived to assume his position in July 2026, he became aware of the formation of the establishment of the Dubai Longevity Authority (DLA) in June 2026. Realizing that health, wellness and longevity are areas that Thailand’s experience and expertise align with the DLA’s objectives, the Royal Thai Consulate General reached out to DLA to explore possible areas of cooperation. An online meeting between the Consulate General and DLA was held on 23 July 2026, and the two sides exchanged views and ideas on how to enhance further cooperation on improving, promoting, and sustaining an individual’s healthspan and enhancing their health-related quality of life. The Consulate General thus invited the Delegation from Thailand, comprising both the public and private sectors, to visit Dubai and had a meeting with the DLA on 29 September 2026. The fruitful meeting, with Thailand being the first foreign government to meet with the DLA, shared Thailand’s experiences and ideas on wide ranging issues from regulatory frameworks, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), health tourism, and the role of the public and private sectors in cooperating and advancing health, wellness and longevity agendas, both sides exploring ways and means to enhance cooperation.

Consul Boonyasopat gave an overview of the Consulate General’s efforts over the past four years in promoting health cooperation with Dubai by inviting delegations from the public sectors from Thailand to Dubai to regularly meet and discuss health cooperation, as well as inviting Thai private sector to attend health related International Exhibitions in Dubai, reinforcing the fact that Thailand has always been determined to expand health cooperation with Dubai.

H.E. Consul-General Sevikul concluded the event by stating that the visions of His Highnesses Shiekh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in establishing the DLA is a noble initiative that is not focused solely on economic advancement but rather on the long term health and wellbeing of the people of Dubai. It is a noble mission that Thailand, with her experiences and expertise in some areas already can support and accelerate Dubai’s efforts.

“There is a saying: if you want to go fast you go alone, but if you want to go far you go with a friend,” H.E. Consul-General Sevikul stated, “And on Dubai’s path towards becoming the Longevity Hub, Thailand is ready to be the reliable friend that supports and walk alongside Dubai on this journey.”

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