Elite Traveler Spring 2021

EXPLORE NEWHOTELS by Duncan Forgan

RAKxaWellness THAILAND

Thailand is as synonymous with well-being as it is with palm-fringed beaches and fiery cuisine, with sleek retreats the length and breadth of the nation. But RAKxa Wellness, which was unveiled at the end of 2020, is something special even for the Southeast Asian kingdom. A three-way partnership between regional hospitality giant Minor Hotels, leading Thai developer MK Real Estate and VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center (the anti-aging clinic of Bumrungrad International Hospital, one of Thailand’s most renowned healthcare institutions), the new facility bridges the divide between a medical holiday and five-star pampering. Dusadee Tancharoen, RAKxa’s managing director, comments: “We view health as an interconnected whole. Our partnership with VitalLife aims to elevate our bespoke treatments with the best medical services and create an incomparable experience.”