Wellness industry/BDMS Wellness Clinic

Editorial staff

BDMS Wellness Clinic Group via BDMS Silver will start construction of Hercules mixed use wellness project next year and is scheduled to be open in 2030.

The company has secured a 30-year land lease from The Crown Property Bureau, with an option to extend for an additional 30 years, to develop the Wellness City project on 13 rais plot land near by the Velaa Sindhorn Village Langsuan project. Wellness City, currently called “Hercules”, is a mixed-use project with two buildings. The first building of 46 floors is combined with hotel and residence areas, while the second one with 3 floors is served for commercial and car park.

Owned by BDMS Silver Co, it will take approximately 52 months to build. Its construction will start in early 2026 after being approved from The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Its opening is expected in 2030. The “Hercules” project is the second wellness real estate project of BDMS Wellness Clinic after the first opening on Wireless Road.

Yesterday, BDMS Wellness Clinic, Thailand’s preventive healthcare clinic under the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc (BDMS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thailand Privilege Card Co, the provider of exclusive long-term residency visa memberships under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to offer high-level foreign residents exceptional services with exclusive benefits.

This collaboration aims to position Thailand as a leading wellness hub and one of the world’s Top 5 health and wellness tourism destinations.

According to a report by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a non-profit organisation dedicated to research and education on preventive health and the global wellness industry, the wellness sector saw substantial growth in 2023, with a market value reaching 6.3 trillion US dollars. By 2028, the industry’s value is projected to rise to 9 trillion US dollars, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 7.3%, significantly outpacing the global GDP growth rate of 4.8%. This underscores the increasing consumer focus on health and wellness, prompting businesses to respond rapidly to the growing trends in the wellness sector.

Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D., chief executive officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort of BDMS, said: “Thailand is one of the world’s key strategic destinations for tourism, with several major factors attracting high-quality foreign residents for long-term stays. These include Thailand’s stunning natural beauty and environment, unique cuisine, rich culture, exceptional hospitality, the effective integration of traditional Thai medicine with herbal remedies, and advanced medical services that meet international standards. These strengths give Thailand a competitive edge and position it as a premier destination for health and wellness tourism.

This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing Thailand’s image as a leading medical and wellness destination for high-spending, discerning international visitors. It further solidifies Thailand’s status as a top choice for wellness tourism and long-term residency.”

The world is now fully entering the era of an aged society, accompanied by a rapid rise in health-conscious trends, particularly among younger generations. This shift has led people worldwide to place greater emphasis on preventive medicine, focusing on preventing illnesses before they occur. There is a growing awareness of combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, obesity, stress-related disorders, and cancer.”

BDMS Wellness Clinic recognises the opportunity to contribute to positioning Thailand as the Wellness Destination of the World. By offering healthcare services rooted in scientific wellness and utilising cutting-edge preventive health screening technologies, BDMS Wellness Clinic addresses the diverse health needs of the modern generation, catering to their evolving lifestyles and priorities.

Mr Tanupol said: “This collaboration with Thailand Privilege Card marks another significant milestone in propelling Thailand towards becoming a global destination for health and wellness tourism. Thailand Privilege Card members will gain access to a wide range of health benefits, including cutting-edge services such as cellular health screenings, telomere length testing to assess cellular ageing, and epigenetics analysis to identify future disease risks.”

Additionally, members can avail themselves of hormone, vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant balance assessments, alongside personalised healthcare plans tailored to their unique needs. These offerings, based on the principles of lifestyle medicine, also include the creation of customised vitamin supplements (personalised supplements), providing a truly holistic approach to preventive healthcare.”

Manatase Annawat, president of Thailand Privilege Card Co, said: “Our collaboration with BDMS Wellness Clinic marks a significant partnership in the Health & Wellness sector, bringing exceptional health services to our more than 37,000 international members worldwide. Other than that, TPC is especially proud to collective showcasing and driving Thailand’s healthcare capabilities through our exclusive member benefits. This is also to reaffirm our commitment to enhancing services and promoting Thailand as a leading healthcare destination among health-seeking foreigners. Essentially, our joint efforts BDMS Wellness Clinic, which caters to high-quality international residents and the growing number of health-conscious individuals, will help develop and design bespoke medical service packages to meet the unique lifestyles of discerning foreign residents and our TPC members.

To ensure utmost benefit for our TPC members, this collaboration combines the strengths of both organisations to deliver an unparalleled health and long-term residency experience in Thailand, complemented with a diverse range of lifestyle benefits. Including world-class medical services by BDMS Wellness Clinic and TPC’s exclusive privileges tailored specifically to suit the lifestyles of our members.

Together, this partnership aims to firmly position Thailand – in a sustainable and robust manner- as one of the world’s leading health and wellness tourism destinations or a Wellness Destination of the World.”