The College of Graduate Study in Management at Khon Kaen University collaborated with GFGL to introduce the Wellness Visionary Mastering Executive Program (Batch 2), empowering Thai executives to capitalise on the rapidly expanding global wellness economy through four core pillars.

      On 5 June 2026, the College of Graduate Study in Management at Khon Kaen University (MBA KKU), in collaboration with The Great Foresight The Global Leader (GFGL) centre, officially launched the “Wellness Visionary Mastering Executive Program: Batch 2” (WVP 2026). The programme aims to enhance the potential of Thai organisational leaders, preparing them to adapt to the rapidly expanding global wellness economy. The opening ceremony featured a special keynote address entitled “Global Wellness Landscape Trends and the Future of Thailand” by Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of the Khon Kaen University Council.       

 Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee  stated that the Thai wellness industry rests on a solid foundation: the domestic economy, wellness business sectors, and related investments are all growing strongly. He noted that Thailand has a wellness history spanning more than 130 years, which attests to its long-standing potential. With a well-developed base of accommodation, hospitality infrastructure, and professional membership systems, the Chairman argued that wellness represents a commercially viable and sustainable sector for Thailand — an attractive opportunity for both present and future investment. 

        Dr. Sakchai Jarernsiripornkul, Dean of the College of Graduate Study in Management at Khon Kaen University, observed that the modern wellness industry is no longer confined to healthcare or medical businesses. It now encompasses daily lifestyles, quality of life, technology, investments, and sustainable corporate development. Leaders across all sectors therefore require a refreshed vision for organisational management to balance economic growth, human well-being, and environmental responsibility. To address this, KKU, through the College of Graduate Study in Management, developed the WVP 2026 curriculum — structured to enable senior executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and organisational leaders to identify commercial opportunities within the wellness economy, translating knowledge into innovation and sustainable growth through four strategic pillars: GO HEALTH, GO DIGITAL & AI, GO CAPITAL, and GO GREEN. 

The specific focus areas of the four pillars are defined as follows:

• GO HEALTH: Focuses on building an understanding of global health economy trends, preventive medicine, holistic healthcare, and health technology innovations.
• GO DIGITAL & AI: Aims to enhance operational capabilities by integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence into modern corporate management and business development.
• GO CAPITAL: Assists participants in understanding capital management strategies, fundraising mechanisms, and targeted investments geared toward expanding wellness enterprises.
• GO GREEN: Promotes corporate development aligned with Green Growth frameworks, emphasizing environmental consciousness, efficient resource utilisation, and long-term sustainability.

          Dr. Jarernsiripornkul added that the curriculum also focuses on building collaborative networks among executives from the public, private, and academic sectors — to facilitate the exchange of experience, forge business partnerships, and raise Thailand’s wellness industry to an international standard. The programme runs from 5 June to 4 July 2026, with sessions in both Khon Kaen Province and Bangkok, featuring expert lectures, site visits, experiential sessions, and networking activities for senior executives from diverse industries. 

           General Boonlyu Vongtaow, M.D., and Dr Jarernsiripornkul, the project organisers, expressed strong confidence that the WVP 2026 programme will serve as more than a standard executive development course. They envision it as a “platform for creating new visions” that enables Thai organisational leaders to drive their businesses through innovation, technology, and sustainability, while generating shared value for the economy, society, and environment in the long run. The training sessions for this batch will take place at the College of Graduate Study in Management at Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen Province, and the Grand Richmond Hotel in Bangkok, supplemented by study visits to leading operational sites across the capital.

Further Information: For additional inquiries, please contact the College of Graduate Study in Management, Khon Kaen University (MBA KKU), and The Great Foresight The Global Leader (GFGL) centre.