Thailand is ramping up efforts in medical research and innovation, aiming to elevate its healthcare system and strengthen long-term economic resilience. At the national level, the National Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) sets the strategic direction, while the Science, Research, and Innovation Promotion Board (SRIPB) and its Secretariat (TSRI) drive policy implementation and operational support.
A critical focus is preparing for the country’s demographic shift toward an “aging society,” which will inevitably impact the workforce, economy, and public health system. Advancing medical technology has become a key strategy for addressing these long-term challenges.
Technologies identified as central to development over the next 10–20 years include artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing (QT), digital transformation (D4), electric vehicle transport systems (EV), advanced health technologies (HT), clean energy (CE), industrial robotics (RB), climate adaptation technologies (CC), the space economy (SE), and neurotechnology (NT). These innovations are expected to reduce costs, boost efficiency, and expand access to healthcare across the country.
At the same time, future medical systems are set to emphasize the development of highly specific new drugs—especially biologics, cell and tissue therapies for organ regeneration, and smart medical devices that seamlessly connect the human body with technology.
Thailand’s healthcare reform is not limited to treatment; it also lays the groundwork for the nation’s economic and social future. The strategy prioritizes integration among government, the private sector, and academia to build a modern, accessible, and sustainable healthcare system in an ever-changing world.
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