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Thailand Expands Wellness and Medical Tourism Sector as International Patient Demand Rises

Major private hospital groups in Bangkok and Phuket report record demand for medical tourism and longevity services, with rising patient inflows from the Middle East, Europe and neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
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Thailand Constitutional Court Sets July 9 Ruling on 400 Billion Baht Emergency Borrowing Decree
Thailand Attracts 153.6 Billion Baht in Foreign Investment as EV and Data Center Projects Lead Inflows
Thailand Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in May as High-Tech Exports Extend Growth Run
Thailand and ASEAN Partners Advance Cross-Border Logistics and Digital Trade Systems
Thailand to Host Major Esports and International Sports Events to Boost Sports Tourism
International Education Providers Expand Premium School Campuses Across Thailand
Thailand Accelerates Renewable Energy Push With New Solar and Wind Approvals
International Retail Developers Expand Luxury Shopping Projects in Bangkok
Thailand Digital Economy Attracts Fresh Venture Capital Into Fintech and E-Commerce Startups
Thai Agricultural Exporters Gain New Contracts Through Sustainable Packaging Innovations
International Airlines Launch New Direct Routes Connecting Bangkok With Emerging Markets
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