Thailand-Saudi Arabia enhance cooperation in health tourism.

Government House, Government Spokesperson Revealed that Thailand and Saudi Arabia are preparing to sign the first MOU on public health. Raising the level of medical tourism health promotion and health security to the people of both countries Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Continuously attach importance to cooperation between Thailand and Saudi Arabia by signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on public health between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. It is another part that builds on the efforts of the Prime Minister. who traveled to attend the ASEAN-Arab Gulf Cooperation Council Summit (ASEAN-GCC Summit) on 20-21 October 2023 A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the agencies formed by both sides had agreed to support medical tourism and health promotion (Medical and Wellness Tourism) and health security (Health Security) and expected that the MOU will be able to be signed within the first quarter of 2024, which this cooperation It is considered to be a push for the strength and stability of the public health systems of both countries. It is the starting point for expanding opportunities for cooperation between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in other dimensions. 'Thailand supports information on the readiness of Thai medical facilities to provide medical care that responds to the medical care needs of Saudi citizens. and exchange information on the situation including measures for surveillance, prevention, and control of diseases in Thailand. To build confidence among Saudi tourists. The issue of opportunities and challenges in providing Wellness Thai services in Saudi Arabia and medical care services in Saudi public hospitals and virtual hospitals were also raised as important issues. Education during negotiations as well,' Mr. Chai said. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the livestock dimension is another dimension in which the success of concrete progress can be seen. By the Saudi side Willing to cooperate in using innovation to produce and export beef cattle from Thailand to the ASEAN and Chinese markets with Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), a major livestock business operator in Saudi Arabia. This will help create another source of income for Thai farmers. 'The Prime Minister follows up on the operations. To strengthen relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. He praised the public health cooperation between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. To ensure good health for people of all ages in both countries. Including appreciating the cooperation in livestock in Saudi Arabia. Ready to transfer innovations that will help strengthen Thai exports. which is believed to be an important part of respecting, caring for, and developing Thai-Saudi relations. to progress clearly,' Mr. Chai said. Source: Thai News Agency