DPU celebrates its 55th anniversary by opening the DPU Wellness Center.

Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU) celebrates its 55th anniversary by opening the DPU Wellness Center, the first comprehensive health care center of a Thai university. D-Day to open for service on 1 Nov. Looking towards the future, there will be high growth opportunities for Wellness, pushing to promote Wellness Tourism, attracting international tourists to increase income into the country.

College of Integrative Medicine (CIM) Dhurakij Pundit University Together with a network of 28 partner institutions, both Thai and foreign. Sign the memorandum of cooperation To develop and strengthen Wellness at the “DPU Wellness Showcase” event and open a comprehensive health service center. To promote teaching and learning to students and provide services to the general public at Dhurakij Pundit University

Dr. Darika Latthapipat, Rector, gave the opening speech.

Dr. Darika Latthapipat, President of Dhurakij Pundit University Honored to be the chairman and said to open the event, "The DPU Wellness Showcase activity and the opening of the DPU Wellness Center will not only be a celebration of the 55th anniversary in May 2023, but also a celebration of the 11th anniversary of the anti-aging medicine course and restore health

Wellness is one of DPU's educational drivers and is the heart of national development. Thailand and around the world have given importance to driving the economy in 3 parts: Digital Economy, Green Economy, and Care Economy.

DPU is well equipped with medical experts to develop and produce personnel that meet the needs of the Wellness industry. DPU also has a main duty to produce and develop people to meet the needs of the industrial sector. and the country's manpower

Thailand still has a shortage of Wellness personnel and there is a limited amount of research in this area. The opening of a health care center will be a training ground for students. It is also a source of research and study together with various networks, both public and private sectors.”

Holistic aspect of Wellness

Asst. Prof. Dr. Phatthana Tengamnuay, Dean of the College of Integrative Medicine Dhurakij Pundit University said that students need to learn how to actually live in the outside world. Therefore, the university must create partnerships with outside agencies to bring experiences. Knowledge for students Opening of health care centers

which received cooperation from the Department of Thai Traditional Medicine and alternative medicine Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) with medical experts It will begin to open for outsiders to use the services of Thai traditional medicine. From 1 November 2022 before it officially opens.Health care (Wellness) fully integrated in 2023

Currently, the college Three bachelor's degree programs have been opened: health and beauty courses Healthy cooking course In the future, this will change to a nutrition and healthy cooking course. and Thai traditional medicine courses Including students can continue to study a master's degree in anti-aging medicine. and the field of Thai traditional medicine and alternative medicine There are also plans to open a master's degree in traditional Chinese medicine.

In this regard, "Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattana" gave a special lecture on "Holistic Wellness" at one point: Wellness industry There is a very high growth rate, with the 8 important dimensions being Physical Health (complete happiness in the body and health), Emotional Health (complete happiness in the emotions), Intellectual Health (complete happiness in the intellect), Spiritual Health (complete happiness in the mind). Social Health (social well-being), Environmental Health (environmental well-being), Financial Health (financial well-being), and Occupation Health (vocational well-being).

Wellness Tourism

While Asst. Prof. Dr. Pansak Sukrerk, Vitallife Health Promotion Center Restoring beauty and anti-aging medicine Bumrungrad Hospital Delivered a special lecture on "The Direction of Health Tourism" that Wellness Tourism will grow twofold in 2030 and is expected to increase to 1.59 trillion USD from 2020 when it was valued at around 436 billion USD. 

Therefore, Thailand should promote Wellness Tourism to be comprehensive and actual in every area. To attract customers from groups In addition to tourist groups, such as groups coming to conferences and seminars, the hotel should Spa services are available. Complete health care To make people who come to Thailand receive good health back. which is Thailand's strong point That is, there is a cheap medical treatment rate. compared to quality It is unique in its products and services.

As for the government sector, it has come to set policies to push and promote Thailand as a center for health tourism. As for the weak points, there is still a lack of proper understanding by the relevant agencies. Lack of qualified medical personnel and lack of systematic administration

Wellness, an important piece of the puzzle for the public health system

“The change in the world's population structure towards an aging society. and the way of life of people in the present era with a lot of stress Everyone is looking for a way to relax. Wellness is a treatment method that prevents and restores health. That is an opportunity for Thailand. Especially now the middle class has expanded and has higher incomes. Everyone has turned to pay more attention to their own health. Therefore, if Thai entrepreneurs can attract this group of tourists, it will increase income into the country in a quality and sustainable way,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Pansak.

 Asst. Prof. Dr. Mas Maiprasert, Deputy Dean for Research and Development and director of the anti-aging and rejuvenation science course and the beauty medicine course Dhurakij Pundit University, special lecture on Wellness, an important piece of the puzzle For the public health system, the Wellness situation in Thailand is growing greatly. and is a business opportunity for the people and the economy of Thailand

Anti-aging medicine and Wellness are not fake science. There is a basis that comes from medical science. Tangible and doable And it should be an important basis of Primary Health Care, Functional Family Medicine, True Preventive Medicine that will be the mainstay leading to TRUE HEALTH FOR ALL.

“Wellness is a science that even non-medical doctors can study. It is considered an important puzzle. that will make everyone's quality of life better

“Because Wellness is about improving an all-round way of life. Therefore, opening a health care center It will be a model that will give everyone ideas on how to prevent and restore their own health,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Mat.

Wellness direction in Thailand

Dr. Thongchai Lertvilairattanapong Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine spoke about the direction of Wellness in Thailand that the teaching of doctors does not include alternative medicine or Wellness, causing the work of doctors to focus on treatment rather than prevention and rehabilitation. Currently, the Ministry of Public Health has given importance to promoting prevention and restoration of health. and trying to push for health care which is everyone's role But it must be acknowledged that the direction of the budget will focus on treatment.

“The Ministry of Public Health's policy will be to promote good health in order to lead to a more stable economy. Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Therefore, there has been support and effort to find a model for operating the Wellness Center, which is not limited to the hospital sector. But it will move to hotels, restaurants, spas and all sectors must be integrated together. Using Thainess to manage tourism Make everyone who comes to Thailand have confidence in the Thai health insurance system. Importantly, having good health can raise the economic level of the country to be more progressive,” Dr. Thongchai said at the end.

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