BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 July 2026 - At the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026, Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCG, shared his vision that the transition toward a low-carbon economy is no longer solely an environmental challenge, but a business strategy to strengthen long-term competitiveness through energy security, innovation, and sustainable growth. He emphasized that stronger regional collaboration will help position ASEAN as a resilient and competitive hub for manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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During the panel discussion, Thammasak noted that geopolitical uncertainty continues to reshape global supply chains and energy markets, directly affecting production costs and industrial competitiveness. He stressed that the transition to clean energy should be viewed not only as a sustainability agenda but also as a strategic approach to strengthening economic resilience and long-term competitiveness.
He highlighted ASEAN's strong potential to lead the energy transition, supported by abundant renewable resources, including solar, wind, and bioenergy. Unlocking this potential, however, requires closer collaboration between governments and businesses to accelerate energy infrastructure, enable investment, and create an ecosystem that supports innovation and low-carbon industries.
Thammasak also underscored the importance of investing in innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and low-carbon technologies to improve productivity, optimize energy use, and enhance industrial competitiveness across the region.
Drawing on SCG's experience, he cited low-carbon cement as an example of how sustainability can create business value. When green products deliver comparable quality and competitive pricing, customers are more willing to adopt them, accelerating the transition toward a low-carbon economy.
"The transition toward a low-carbon society can become a reality only when sustainability is not an option for a few, but an opportunity that all sectors can access and benefit from together."
This vision reflects SCG's Business Purpose, Inclusive Green Growth, which integrates economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social well-being through innovation and collaboration, creating shared value and supporting a more sustainable future for ASEAN.
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A first-of-its-kind wellness ecosystem integrating healthcare, branded residences, hospitality and lifestyle, WellEra pioneers a new model for healthspan living where the home itself becomes the foundation of preventive healthcare
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 July 2026 - Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), one of Asia-Pacific's leading healthcare providers, has unveiled WellEra Bangkok, an approximately US$865 million (THB 29 billion) wellness-integrated development that reimagines how the built environment can actively support healthier, longer lives.
Scheduled to open in 2030, WellEra defines a new paradigm for wellness real estate, integrating Scientific Wellness, preventive healthcare, luxury residences, hospitality and lifestyle within a single ecosystem. Developed under the concept "The DNA of World Well-Living," the project combines BDMS' medical expertise with the hospitality excellence of Capella Hotel Group as its residential partner, which will introduce Thailand's first Capella Residences as the branded residential component of the development.
The launch comes as longevity reshapes global consumer priorities. While life expectancy continues to increase, healthy life expectancy or healthspan has not kept pace, fueling growing demand for preventive healthcare, personalized medicine and environments that promote long-term wellbeing.
"Healthcare is no longer defined solely by hospitals," said Dr. Poramaporn Prasarttong-Osoth, Chairperson of the Executive Committee and President of BDMS. "The next frontier is creating environments that help people stay healthier for longer. WellEra reflects our vision that health should be embedded into the places where people live, work and connect, making wellbeing part of everyday life rather than something people seek only when they become ill."
Unlike conventional luxury developments that simply add wellness amenities, WellEra is rooted in the Scientific Wellness philosophy pioneered by BDMS Wellness Clinic. Over more than two decades, BDMS Wellness Clinic has helped shape preventive and personalized healthcare through clinical practice, scientific research and real-world health insights. Today, that expertise has been translated into WellEra through the proprietary 6S+ Living Framework; a holistic approach built around six dimensions of healthy longevity: Sleep, Strong, Soul, Smart, Social and Span, together with evidence-based environmental principles (Surrounding) covering air, water, light, sound and thermal comfort. The result is a living environment where architecture, environmental engineering and personalized healthcare work together, allowing the home itself to become an integral part of preventive healthcare.
The development comprises four interconnected components: BDMS Wellness Clinic, Capella Residences Bangkok at WellEra, an Urban Wellness Retreat and Lifestyle Retail, creating a continuous ecosystem that supports prevention, recovery and long-term wellbeing.
"Scientific evidence shows that our health is shaped not only by genetics or medicine, but also by the environments we experience every day," said Dr. Tanupol Virunhagarun, Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Group. "WellEra transforms decades of medical knowledge into a living ecosystem where architecture, technology and personalized healthcare work together to extend not only lifespan, but healthspan. Our ambition is to make the home itself an integral part of preventive healthcare."
Spanning more than 2 million square feet (over 200,000 square metres), WellEra has been designed to achieve internationally recognised wellness and sustainability standards, including WELL Platinum, LEED Gold and Fitwel 3-Star certifications. Residents will also benefit from Healthcare Humanware by BDMS—a personalized healthcare ecosystem providing 24-hour clinical support, preventive health services and lifelong wellness management.
WellEra marks BDMS' evolution beyond healthcare, translating decades of Scientific Wellness expertise into a new model for healthspan-oriented, wellness-integrated living in Asia.
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BDMS Launches WellEra Bangkok, a US$865 Million Wellness Complex With Capella Hotel Group as the Residential Partner for Thailand's First Capella Residences
