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Phuket Hosts the Global Wellness Summit 2026
Phuket hosted the Global Wellness Summit from 10 to 13 November, opened by Queen Suthida, putting Thailand's wellness tourism in front of an international audience.
The event
The Global Wellness Summit 2026 took place in Phuket from 10 to 13 November, with more than 600 delegates from over 30 countries expected. Queen Suthida presided over the opening on Wednesday 11 November at Angsana Laguna Phuket, as Thailand set out its ambition to become a leading international wellness destination.
Why it matters for the island
Wellness is a growing part of travel to Thailand, and the summit gives Phuket's spas, resorts and traditional healing practices a global showcase. Thailand's government has set a 2026 tourism revenue target of up to three trillion baht and is promoting higher-value travel, including wellness and medical tourism. Those national figures describe Thailand as a whole, not Phuket alone.
For visitors
Longer-stay and health-focused visitors may see more wellness programmes, retreats and spa packages as a result. If you are choosing an area for a restful stay, the quieter west-coast bays and the south of the island are the usual choices, and our area guides compare them.
Sources
- The Nation: Queen Suthida opens Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket
- Travel And Tour World: Phuket and the Global Wellness Summit 2026
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This is general news information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and officers may ask for extra documents, so check the current position with the Thai authority that handles your case. Published 14 November 2026.