Group 1 - The Thai Ministry of Public Health has announced a strategic plan to promote the health industry, which includes measures such as popularizing the use of Thai herbal medicine, accelerating medical tourism development, and strengthening local manufacturing of medical devices [1] - The Thai government aims to establish a Health Economy and Policy Office to implement this strategic plan, with an expected economic value of 690 billion THB by 2025, contributing 3.39% to the country's GDP [1] - The Thai government has approved a strategy to develop Thailand into an international medical center from 2025 to 2034, focusing on health promotion services, medical treatment, academic research, and pharmaceutical products [1] Group 2 - Thailand has a long history of developing medical tourism, officially launching its strategy in 2004, with the aim of becoming a global health tourism hub [2] - In 2022, Thailand had nearly 39,000 medical institutions, with 64% being private, and ranked fourth globally in medical tourism revenue in 2023 [2] - The Thai government has extended the medical tourism visa to 90 days to facilitate international patients seeking medical care [2] Group 3 - The international appeal of Thailand's health industry is increasing, with a strategic partnership formed between Guangdong Panhua Blue Cross Health Management Co., Ltd. and Thailand's BWC Anti-Aging Center to promote market activities in anti-aging and healthcare [3] - Medical tourism in Thailand is attracting visitors from the Middle East, with an average spending of approximately 89,000 THB per visit, indicating the attractiveness of high-end medical tourism projects [3]