Present to announce the start of the event were Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) President Rewat Areerob and Kongsak Khoopongsakorn, President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce.
The expo, which continues through Sunday (July 28), aims to showcase Phuket’s potential as the Wellness Tourism Hub of Asia, promoting health and wellness tourism, and establishing new events that could grow into international attractions.
The event also seeks to build a comprehensive network of health-related businesses and services, supporting the province’s strategic plan and aligning with the government’s policies.
The expo features products and technologies from international exhibitors and chambers of commerce nationwide. It includes displays and services from various health associations in Phuket, traditional Thai medical services offering disease diagnosis, herbal medicine prescriptions and specialised treatment preparations.
On show, and available for visitors to sample, are traditional Thai massage therapies, herbal compresses and steam treatments. Local five-star community products from across Phuket are on display, and attendees can enjoy events like the floating flower arrangement competition in a spa setting.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of the floating flower arrangement competition. The first prize went to the "Trans Tara" team, who received B5,000 and a gift voucher for a boat trip worth B10,000. The first runner-up received B4,000, and the second runner-up received B2,000 along with a gift voucher for a boat trip.