Did you know that the Medical and Health Tourism industry in Thailand is growing rapidly? Every year, millions of tourists come to Thailand to receive health and medical services, making the sub-sector a key contributor to Thailand’s overall tourism industry, which accounts for 21.2% of GDP.
To strengthen the competitiveness
Ms. Nisagon Khongphaitoon: IBM
Since February 2015, Dear has served as the Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs Professional at IBM Thailand, and is responsible for ensuring IBM’s values and business needs are met by developing partnerships that leverage IBM’s technology and expertise to solve community problems and improve lives.
Working with her colleagues
Dr. Omjai Saimek, NSTDA: Kenan Partner
Dr. Omjai first learned of Kenan Foundation Asia’s work in improving education in Thailand in 2012, when Kenan was working for the Institute for the Promotion of Science Teaching to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in 10 Thai provinces. Although she was not a part of
Supara Kamolpattana: Manager of the National Science Museum Science Square at Chamchuri Square
Manager of the National Science Museum Science Square at Chamchuri Square
After participating in the New York Hall of Science’s training workshop on designing and developing Maker Space curriculum, Supara Kamolpattana remarked that “participating in this training allowed me to gain a lot of knowledge to develop Maker Space
Dr. Wimonkan Kosuma: OSMEP
Whether it’s a roadside somtum stand in Sisaket or a decorative, three-story shophouse in Bangkok, small businesses stitch the fabric of Thailand’s economy and culture. Still, in a time of great technological advancement and as entire industries scramble to avoid the pitfalls of technological disruption, many wonder how Thailand’s
How Aging Can Spark Innovation-Driven Growth in Thailand
Thailand is getting older, a fact we all know well. We often view the aging trend as a bogeyman that will come in the middle of the night to snatch our economic growth and destroy the viability of our social safety nets. Thailand, to be sure, needs to rethink social
3 Ethical Tourism Spots in Thailand You Won’t Want to Miss
Tourism is big business in Thailand. The Kingdom attracts more than 35 million people annually and consistently ranks among the top 10 tourist destinations in the world. While there’s no question that the sector has brought an economic windfall to the country, tourism doesn’t come without costs to the local
NextGen Aging Opening Speech By Dr. Porametee Vimolsiri, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS)
Her Excellency คุณหญิงชฎา วัฒนศิริธรรม, Chairperson, Kenan Foundation Asia,
Executive Committee, Kenan Foundation Asia,
Distinguished Speakers and Guests,
Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, it is my great pleasure and honor to deliver my opening speech at this important gathering today.
Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham: Welcome Remarks for NextGen Aging: Shaping a Smart Future for an Aging Society
Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, Chairperson, Kenan Foundation Asia
Good morning distinguished speakers, honored guests, and all ladies and gentlemen in attendance.
We thank you for being with us today, and I’m excited to officially welcome you to NextGen Aging: Shaping a Smart Future for an Aging Society.
Before we get started,
Aging Society – The Global Trend, its Consequences, and the Role of Technology
Are you wondering what the global aging trend is all about? Dr. Noel Greis (Director of the Center for Digital Enterprise and Innovation at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School) shared her insights about the causes and implications of the “silver tsunami” as well as some of the