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
GUILIN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 July 2026 - Known worldwide for its dramatic karst landscapes, Guilin has long been one of southern China's most iconic travel destinations. As travelers increasingly seek deeper connections with local communities, rural Guilin offers a different way to experience the countryside. Here, visitors are not simply observers of the landscape — they become part of it, walking through rice terraces, cycling along rivers, tasting local cuisine, and discovering traditions that have evolved alongside nature for generations.
Village Voyage: Where Guilin’s landscape inspires new ways to experience rural China
In the latest season of Village Voyage, CGTN host Julian Waghann from the United States and Filipino traveler Eliza Arce journey into Longsheng and Yangshuo, exploring how the mountains, rivers and people of Guilin continue to inspire a unique rural lifestyle.
Terraces shaped by generations of farming wisdom
Rising high in the mountains of Guangxi, the Longji Rice Terraces are far more than a spectacular agricultural landscape. Carved into the hillsides over centuries by generations of local communities, they embody a remarkable balance between human ingenuity and the natural world.
For local villager Liao Yanmei, the terraces are inseparable from everyday life. "They mean everything to us," she says. "They're our life." Today, she is leading efforts to restore and preserve the ancient terraces, ensuring this living heritage continues to thrive for generations to come.
Julian and Eliza arrive during the Shuyang Festival, one of Longsheng's most important annual farming celebrations. Walking along the narrow paths between the fields, they join villagers in the traditional seedling-throwing ritual and carry torches through the illuminated terraces as night falls.
For Eliza, the landscape evokes memories of the Banaue Rice Terraces in her native Philippines. "They're in the northern part of the country," she says. "They were also carved into the mountains by local communities. I was amazed by how closely our rice terrace cultures mirror each other. It made me realize we share deeper roots. And, in that moment, I truly felt at home."
Through these encounters, Julian and Eliza discover that the Shuyang Festival no longer marks only the beginning of the farming season. It has also become an immersive cultural experience, inviting visitors to step into the rhythms of rural life and discover a new way of experiencing China's countryside.
The secret behind the world's long hair village
Deep within the Longji Rice Terraces lies Huangluo Yao Village, home to the Red Yao people and renowned for its centuries-old long hair tradition. For generations, Red Yao women have cared for their famously long, glossy hair using fermented rice water, a natural hair treatment passed down from one generation to the next.
"Long hair, in Red Yao culture, symbolizes longevity and prosperity," said local cultural ambassador Haili. "We believe that healthy hair reflects a healthy body, bringing both long life and good fortune."
Drawing on generations of ecological knowledge, the Red Yao have long used rice water together with locally grown herbs to create a natural hair-care recipe. Rooted in the surrounding landscape, the tradition reflects a sustainable way of living that values natural resources and respects the rhythms of the environment.
Beyond their long hair tradition, the Red Yao are equally renowned for their exquisite costume craftsmanship. According to master artisan Pan Jifeng, completing a single traditional outfit can take an entire year. Weaving, batik, natural dyeing, and intricate embroidery come together in garments whose patterns are inspired by the mountains, animals, and everyday life, preserving generations of cultural memory.
Beyond the landscape: A new way to experience rural Guilin
While Guilin has long attracted visitors with its iconic scenery, a new generation of travelers is discovering the region through more immersive experiences.
In Yangshuo, the mountains and rivers have become a playground for outdoor exploration. Cycling through countryside paths, hiking among karst peaks, drifting along rivers on bamboo rafts, and experiencing cliffside adventures offer visitors a chance to engage with the landscape rather than simply admire it.
Supported by convenient transportation, diverse outdoor activities and growing tourism facilities, Yangshuo is emerging as an international destination where nature, culture and local life come together.
More than a journey: Villages connected by nature and culture
Every village tells its own story.
Some are written in the mountains, others in the rivers. Some live on through songs and festivals, while others survive through everyday traditions passed from one generation to the next.
From the rice terraces to the Karst landscapes, Guilin shows how rural communities continue to grow from the landscapes that shaped them — welcoming new visitors while keeping their own stories alive.
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