Thailand to boost medical economy

According to the ministry's permanent Secretary Opas Kankawinpong, the Health Economics Department has recently been established to determine policies regarding health economics through data-driven analysis, allocate resources and create an efficient public health system that is fair and sustainable.

Thai Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin (Photo: bangkokpost)

Smart investment in the medical and wellness industry will generate a substantial proportion of the national income this year, said Thai Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin while chairing a recent meeting to drive policies increasing Thailand's potential as a medical and wellness hub.

He announced seven key policies that aligned with global health trends to strengthen the medical and wellness industry, believing that they will help create 690 billion THB (20 billion USD) in economic value for Thailand in 2025, or around 3.39% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP).

According to the ministry's permanent Secretary Opas Kankawinpong, the Health Economics Department has recently been established to determine policies regarding health economics through data-driven analysis, allocate resources and create an efficient public health system that is fair and sustainable.

More Thai herbs have been included on the national drug list under the National Health Security Office, which is expected to generate over 13.5 billion THB in annual revenue, he added.

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