Queen Suthida opens Global Wellness Summit

Queen Suthida of Thailand has opened the 20th Global Wellness Summit in Phuket. 

Queen Suthida has opened the 20th Global Wellness Summit held at the Angsana Laguna Phuket Hotel. The annual four-day international business and networking conference brings together leaders, executives, scientists, and policymakers to shape the multi-trillion-dollar global wellness economy.

On Wednesday, the Queen was received by various officials, including the Minister of Public Health, the Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), and Ms Nancy Davis, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS).

Her Majesty delivered an address to attendees, highlighting the significance of Thailand being chosen to host the summit. Queen Suthida also noted that GWS 2026 is a vital opportunity to showcase Thailand’s potential in health tourism by integrating modern medical science with the wisdom of traditional Thai medicine and herbal practices.

Following the official opening, the Queen toured an exhibition organised by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) under the Ministry of Public Health.

Divided into four sections, the exhibition promotes and advances Thai herbal products. It highlights the development of Thai herbs through innovation and technology — transforming traditional wisdom into high-quality, standardised health products — while also supporting the nation’s health economy and health tourism sector.

By adding value to herbal products and health services, these efforts support the health economy and sustainably elevate Thailand’s wellness industry to an international standard.