Rediscovering Health and Wellness Tourism in Thailand 2025
On 17 September 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait organized “Rediscovering Health and Wellness Tourism in Thailand”, bringing together representatives of leading hospitals from Thailand and Kuwait to strengthen cooperation in healthcare and wellness tourism.
The event was attended by Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Rasheed, representative of the Ministry of Health and in behalf of Dr. Hisham Kelendar, Assistant Undersecretary for External Health Services at the Ministry of Health, along with delegates from eight of Thailand’s leading private hospitals (Piyavate Hospital, World Medical Hospital, Praram 9 Hospital, Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Chularat 3 International Hospital, Phyathai Hospital, and MedPark Hospital) and senior executives from various healthcare institutions in Kuwait.
The program opened with a Business Showcase session, during which representatives from Thailand and Kuwait shared their visions and outlined potential avenues for collaboration. This was followed by a Business Matching session that enabled representatives from both countries to engage in direct discussions on areas such as patient referral systems, medical personnel exchanges, and joint training initiatives. The event concluded with a Networking Reception, providing participants with a valuable platform to further strengthen professional ties and foster long-term partnerships.
In her opening remarks, Mrs. Uraiwan Courtaud, Chargée d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait, emphasized the shared value of this cooperation:
“The purpose of this event is to look ahead and to strengthen the bonds between Thailand and Kuwait even further. Together, Thailand and Kuwait can establish a more streamlined referral system, ensuring that Kuwaiti patients have seamless access to world-class care and tangible benefices. We can also promote medical personnel exchanges and joint training, enhancing professional development on both sides. We are confident of paving a way for long-term and robust cooperation that also supports Kuwait’s 2035 vision aims on transforming Kuwait where the private sector leads the economy.”
Thailand has long been recognized as a global leader in medical treatment and wellness tourism. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country welcomed more than 3.5 million international patients annually, supported by over 62 hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International, placing Thailand among the top destinations worldwide for healthcare services.
The event reaffirmed Thailand’s position as a trusted destination for world-class healthcare and wellness services while underscoring Kuwait’s commitment to broadening cooperation to improve healthcare for its citizens. It also represented an important step toward further strengthening the long-standing friendship between Thailand and Kuwait.
