BANGKOK, June 5 – A government spokesman reveals that the prime minister welcomes government agencies and private sectors in responding to government policies. Pushing Thailand to be the Health Hub of Thailand Moving forward to the service industry to promote health support tourism extending important ways to drive the country's economic development potential
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) together with private partners and 10 university networks Develop target areas around 9 EGAT dams across the country. Upgrading the wellness business to support medical tourism increase the competitiveness of the country
General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense I am pleased that all agencies are aware of the country's potential. and develop every opportunity according to the guidelines of the government The Prime Minister has ordered to use the country's strengths. Expand and develop the service industry to promote health (Wellness) to support tourism. This will be another important mechanism to drive the country's economy. and aiming to become Thailand's world-class health hub (Medical Hub)
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Thai Planning Association, the Thai Charter and 10 universities networks. (Khon Kaen University Prince of Songkhla University Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Suranaree University of Technology Mae Jo University Burapha University Mae Fah Luang University Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Payap University and Udon Thani Rajabhat University) signed an agreement for cooperation on the development of the medical economy. Promoting health, clean energy, and promoting investment in EGAT's innovation zones and areas.
Prime Minister's Office Spokesperson He added that in the past, EGAT has developed and upgraded the dam. Community area surrounding the dam and tourist attractions in various dam areas in order to continually expand and increase the economic value This cooperation will be an important opportunity to develop the dam area and surrounding communities of EGAT into a healthy economic area. Increase energy efficiency and develop clean energy Support circular economy innovation including developing community services and products
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), an organization focused on research and information on preventive health education and the global wellness industry, predicts that the wellness sector will expand through 2025 and will continue to grow at no less than 7 trillion. US dollar
“The Prime Minister believes in the potential of Thailand's medical tourism industry that has been recognized internationally. both in the field of medicine and health services which the government has accelerated the development and upgrading of Thailand Aiming to become a Wellness Hub will be another important mechanism to drive the country's economy, ”said Mr. Anucha.
In addition, 9 pilot EGAT dams are:
2 in the northern region: Sirikit Dam, Uttaradit Province and Bhumibol Dam, Tak Province
The two southern regions are Krabi Power Plant, Krabi Province, and Ratchaprapha Dam. Surat Thani Province
3 sites in the northeastern region: Ubolratana Dam, Khon Kaen Province, Lamtakong Chonlabhawattana Power Plant, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and Chulabhorn Dam, Chaiyaphum Province.
2 western regions, namely Vajiralongkorn Dam and Srinakarin Dam, Kanchanaburi Province. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency