Thailand’s healthcare system is at a crossroads of innovation and inclusion. Under the familiar 30-baht Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), telehealth is no longer a peripheral experiment—it’s becoming
Thailand is seeing adults flock to Bangkok — older generations left behind in rural districts. With formal elder-care capacity low, change is underway: luxury care-resorts are emerging, blending hospitality, assisted living and health services.
Phuket will host a high-stakes dialogue on longevity, biotech, and medical tourism this November — a forum designed to strengthen Thailand’s global position as a hub for preventive medicine, innovation, and cross-border healthcare partnerships.
Thailand’s bold cannabis experiment is over. Just three years after legalizing weed, the kingdom is banning recreational use amid youth misuse and public outcry. All sales now require a doctor’s prescription—leaving a $1B industry and thousands of weed tourists in limbo.
Thailand's healthcare system offers two starkly different experiences. Public hospitals are accessible and affordable, yet crowded and mostly Thai-speaking. Private hospitals deliver world-class treatment and comfort - but at a cost that makes health insurance more than a luxury.
