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Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Spotlights Thailand\u2019s Unique Wellness Assets on New \u201cGeography of Wellness\u201d Platform <\/strong><\/h3>\n

BDMS Wellness Clinic has partnered with GWI to make dedicated research on Thailand\u2019s current position and opportunities within the $4.4T wellness economy available to everyone
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Miami, FL \u2013 September 12, 2022 <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>The nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading research and educational resource for the $4.4 trillion global wellness industry, today announced Thailand as the third country to be spotlighted on its new \u201cGeography of Wellness<\/a>\u201d microsite. Singapore and Brazil were the first two countries added to the newly launched resource that went live in May.<\/p>\n

This deep dive into Thailand\u2019s wellness economy<\/a> data is thanks to BDMS Wellness Clinic, the flagship wellness center from Thailand\u2019s largest private healthcare network, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS). BDMS Wellness Clinic operates on the simple philosophy that prevention is better than cure and uses advanced science and technology to help physicians predict future health issues and prevent disease, while also enhancing mental and physical performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cGWI\u2019s \u201dGeography of Wellness\u201d is a platform that was created to give countries a deeper understanding of where they are positioned within the $4.4 trillion wellness economy,\u201d said Susie Ellis, GWI chair and CEO. \u201cThis gives entrepreneurs, businesses, academics and government agencies a clear-eyed look at where short- and long-term opportunities may lie. Our thanks go out to country partners, like BDMS Wellness Clinic, for recognizing the value of these insights.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to GWI data, Thailand\u2019s wellness economy grew an impressive 29% between 2017 to 2019. This growth understandably stagnated and retracted under the pandemic\u2019s strict travel restrictions because a large portion of Thailand\u2019s wellness economy had come from Wellness Tourism and Spas, two sectors that were hit hard.<\/p>\n

For context, GWI researchers say the overall global wellness economy grew from $4.3 trillion in 2017 to $4.9 trillion in 2019, or by 6.6%, significantly higher than global economic growth (4%); but, in 2020, the wellness economy fell by 11% to $4.4 trillion and was harder hit than global GDP, which fell by 2.8%.<\/p>\n

GWI\u2019s macro wellness economy market data, along with a deep dive into the Asia-Pacific region and Thailand specifically, can be found in the newly released report, \u201cThe Global Wellness Economy: Thailand,\u201d which is available for free download thanks to BDMS\u2019 partnership.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf the 11 sectors GWI measures, one of the biggest gainers through the pandemic was the \u2018Public Health, Prevention & Personalized Medicine\u2019 sector, which grew 6.5% from 2019 to 2020,\u201d said Dr. Tanupol Virunhagarun, Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic. \u201cBDMS is honored to have played a significant role in that growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see our partnership with GWI as a tangible way to give back to the local wellness community by fostering deeper knowledge about Thailand\u2019s unique wellness assets and helping to create a roadmap to grow our country\u2019s slice of the growing wellness economy,\u201d continued Dr. Virunhagarun.<\/p>\n

Today, Thailand\u2019s overall position in the Asia-Pacific wellness economy is currently #9, while its global ranking is #24.<\/p>\n

GWI researchers latest report, \u201cThe Global Wellness Economy: Looking Beyond Covid[1]<\/a>,\u201d forecasts that the wellness economy is on track to expand to $7 trillion by 2025. Thailand\u2019s 2020 global ranking in the 11 wellness sectors (among the 218 countries where GWI collects data) illustrates a huge opportunity for growth, especially with tourism and travel rebounding.<\/p>\n

Wellness in Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thailand is known not only as a top travel destination with its tropical islands, cuisine, cultural richness and bustling markets, but it also is well-regarded for its world-class holistic wellness and health retreats. With well-established tourism, medical and wellness sectors, Thailand caters to both tourists and locals alike who are looking for the best in health and wellness. The popularity of the country\u2019s traditional therapies and herbal remedies has made \u201cThai massage\u201d a treatment coveted the world over.<\/p>\n

Thailand has also emerged as a leader in medical wellness and is very well regarded for its comprehensive preventive checkups and wellness retreats, making it an ideal destination for anyone seeking world-class health and wellness services at cost-effective prices.<\/p>\n

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[NOTE: GWI is currently working with numerous country partners to highlight their country\u2019s unique wellness assets and will continue to announce new country reports as they are added to the platform.]<\/p>\n

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About the Global Wellness Institute<\/strong>: The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is considered the leading global research and educational resource for the global wellness industry and is known for introducing major industry initiatives and regional events that bring together leaders to chart the future. GWI positively impacts global health and wellness by educating public institutions, businesses and individuals on how they can work to prevent disease, reduce stress and enhance the overall quality of life. Its mission is to empower wellness worldwide.<\/p>\n

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