Agency highlights success of medical district

Goal is fewer healthcare imports

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is continuing to drive the development of the Yothi Medical Innovation District (YMID) initiative in response to demand for the creation of a central medical hub in Asia, says executive director Pun-Arj Chairatana.

The initiative, located in Bangkok’s Yothi neighbourhood, aims to reduce imports of medical innovations and establish a Thai medical innovation brand, according to the NIA.

The YMID includes medical institutes, educational institutes, research units, residences, restaurants, cafes and co-working spaces.

There are 163 supported projects within the district, including bed-sharing systems for patient transfers between hospitals, along with investments worth 11 billion baht in scientific research, technology and innovation in order to establish the Medical…