ThaiHealth and Multi-sectoral Partners Explore Spiritual Health in AI Era through the PMAC Side Meeting, Highlighting its Roles and Strategies in Advancing Global Health.

ThaiHealth and Multi-sectoral Partners Explore Spiritual Health in AI Era through the PMAC Side Meeting, Highlighting its Roles and Strategies in Advancing Global Health

On January 28, 2025, at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), led by Healthy Media System and Spiritual Health Promotion Section (Section 11) Partnership and International Relations Section in collaboration with multi-sectoral partners the International Health Policy Foundation, the Knowledge Center and Coordination on Spiritual Health,
JitArsa Bank, IDG Oneness Thailand, the Sathirakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation, the Contemplative Education Center, Mahidol University, the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education at
Thammasat University, and the School of Public Policy at Chiang Mai University hosted the Side Meeting
of the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) titled “Complete Well-being in the Age of AI: The Crucial Role of Spiritual Health and Practical Strategies.”
In this event, experts in global health and spiritual health worldwide were brought together and empowered to share their insights into integrating spiritual health to advance global health.

Dr. Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, CEO of ThaiHealth, He emphasized in his opening remarks that the inner dimension of humanity—including the mind, thoughts, emotions, and spirit—plays a vital role
in achieving sustainable and holistic well-being. The significance of spiritual health has increasingly captured the attention of various stakeholders in the health sector. Notably, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized and integrated this dimension into its global health strategies. Furthermore,
spiritual health has been incorporated into healthcare practices worldwide across multiple fields,
including primary healthcare, mental health, and palliative care.

Its significance has long been acknowledged in Thailand. Notably, the National Health Act of 2007 recognizes spiritual well-being as one of the four fundamental pillars of holistic health.
This commitment is reflected in ThaiHealth’s two-decade-long dedication to advancing spiritual health.
In collaboration with multi-sectoral partners, ThaiHealth has continuously worked to
exchange knowledge, share best practices, and develop strategies to strengthen spiritual health both nationallyand globally.

Dr. Pongthep concluded that this event serves as a catalyst for collective action across sectors and national boundaries, ultimately contributing to holistic well-being for all

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