MedPark Highlights Health Tech Innovations to Meet the Needs of an Aging Society and Propels Thai Wellness to the Global Arena
Bangkok, September 18, 2025 – Dr. Chamaree Chuapetcharasopon, M.D., Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MedPark Hospital, shared her vision during a panel discussion on global trends in health technology at the Global Innovation Forum 2025. The event was organized by the National Innovation Agency (NIA), a public organization under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI).
The Global Innovation Forum 2025 was held under the theme “Global Health Tech towards Innovation Nation: Thai Health Tech Beyond Healthcare”, serving as a platform to exchange global knowledge and perspectives to drive Thai innovation into the future. The event featured three key topics:
- The 2025 Global Innovation Index and the Next Steps for Thai Innovation
- Global Mega-Trends in Health Tech
- Opportunities and Challenges for Health Tech Businesses on the Global Stage
Dr. Chamaree expressed her vision and provided insightful knowledge on emerging global trends that are poised to impact Thailand’s health tech industry.
“Healthcare is an essential component closely intertwined with global society. A major concern is the aging of the world population, particularly in Thailand, which is steadily transitioning into an aging society. Thailand’s elderly population exemplifies an aging society in a middle-income country, in contrast to nations like Japan, which entered old-age demographics with a high income. Older adults in Thailand face dual challenges: advancing age and financial constraints. Consequently, the healthcare sector must urgently plan strategies to help people live a healthy, independent, and fulfilling life in their later years.”
When asked what Thailand needs to do to emerge as a global player and take on a pivotal role on the international stage, Dr. Chamaree gave the following key remarks:
“Thailand's goal of becoming a Medical Hub is realistic, and the country has excelled in providing advanced medical care. This strength has great potential and can be taken to even greater heights! At the same time, it is crucial to recognize that health and wellness are distinct concepts, each with its own unique trends.”
“In the realm of health, technology plays a critical role. Thailand, however, is not a leader in this field but rather an adopter of technology. While the Medical Hub can generate significant revenue, there will inevitably be financial outflows since Thailand must still import technologies and certain essential medicines.”
“Therefore, Thailand should place greater emphasis on developing wellness in a serious, tangible, and diversified manner. Wellness is not limited to massage, spas, or relaxation; it encompasses many other dimensions. Its outcomes should be clearly measurable and accessible at the community level. Thailand should act swiftly to establish Thailand Holistic Wellness as a national brand that is standardized, measurable, and tangible, with the potential to gain widespread international recognition.”
The event featured interesting discussions, including a presentation by Thanet Boonkoonsak, Business Technology Leader at IBM Thailand, on transforming healthcare through Quantum Computing and AI. Another topic was the advent of the Longevity Economy in response to growing public interest in health, presented by Mr. Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd. There was also a panel on the opportunities and challenges for global health tech innovation featuring Prof. Dr. Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn, Director of Siriraj Hospital, Mr. Thanakrit Prasitiphap, Board Member of the Thai Health Tech Association, and Dr. Matinee Maipang, Chief Executive of Bangkok Hospital Group 1 and Director of Bangkok Hospital. Together, they shared valuable insights and exchanged knowledge.
