Phuket’s development as an International Medical Hub stays steadfast and promising following the unsuccessful bid for the World Specialised Expo 2027/28. Phuket, a top tourist destination, is undeterred and continues with its bold government-backed venture to carve a niche as an ‘International Medical Hub’.
Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri showed optimism for Phuket’s growth amidst the loss, articulating gratitude on behalf of the acting Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha towards the efforts put into selling Phuket. Consequently, Burapachaisri reassured that the long-term development of Phuket would give consideration to strengthening infrastructure and financial stability underpinned by rules of sustainability.
Amnuay Pinsuwan, Quadruple -governor of Phuket, remained steadfast in the county’s dedication to initiatives linked to the expo. The precedence can be developing a world well being centre at Mai Khao, the anticipated expo venue. The health centre aims to satisfy the medical wants of residents and foreign visitors alike, boosting Phuket’s growth.
In the wake of the loss, Rewat Areerob, Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) President, indicated that negotiations would ensue with 18 local partners. The Phuket improvement discussions would revolve around projects to advertise financial development and foster tourism within the region, reported The Phuket News.
On a 141-rai website in Mai Khao, situated in the northern part of Phuket, the government intends to construct the ‘Andaman International Health Center’, which can value greater than 5.1 billion baht. Initially, this centre was envisaged as the core of activities planned for the Phuket Expo, with healthcare and wellness because the central theme.
At the tip of last year, the Thai Treasury Department reliably confirmed the transfer of the 141 rai land in Mai Khao to the Ministry of Public Health, earmarked for the event of an ‘International Medical Centre’. The Cabinet endorsed a finances of close to five.1 billion baht to finance the medical centre for Phuket’s growth.
Most of the 5.1 billion baht might be allocated to the infrastructure of a new worldwide hospital, the Songklanagarind Hospital Phuket, costing 4.seventy six billion baht. A additional 212.5 million baht shall be put in the direction of renovating the ‘International Health and Science College’. Lastly, 141.5 million baht will be spent on refurbishing the ‘International Wellness Center’ and the ‘Digital Dental Center Songklanagarind.
Professor Dr Anek Laothamatas, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), expressed confidence that the Phuket development project would improve well being tourism and contribute to Thailand’s earnings from international visitors in search of medical therapies and superior worldwide vacationer amenities..