The addiction rehabilitation center, Horizon Rehab Center, in collaboration with Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), hosted a community educative seminar regarding Addiction Issues & Thailand’s Youth. The seminar aims to educate the youth, who will certainly go on to become the driving force of the country, regarding the danger and consequences that comes with the use of drugs. As well as providing advice for parents and family to find an efficient solution for major societal issues in Drug Addiction and Digital Addiction, which is becoming more and more severe
                 
Mr. Craig Gagnon, Clinical Director of Horizon Rehab Center, revealed some fascinating facts that 1 in 9 youths, aged from 12-25 year old have had a history of drug abuse. In addition, Third Culture Kids, youth who grew up in a different culture from the norm, such as youth who relocate to Thailand with their parents, is another group that are at risk. Third Culture Kids could be more at risk from lack of intimacy and guidance as a result of parents who may spend much of their time at work, and also from relocation, which could mean a constant struggle with cultural differences, or an identity crisis. With all these possible risk factors, in combination with the curiosity that comes with their age, means Third Culture Kids can be prone to drug abuse and/or addition. Meanwhile, Digital Addiction is another issue that could significantly affects the youth, both in terms of Emotional Quotient (EQ), the ability to learn social skills in everyday’s life, as well as relationship with others, resulting in a long-term damage. Surveys has revealed a shocking result, finding that a youth addicted to smartphone could be as young as 2 years old.
“I hope that this seminar could help educate the youth, the parents, and the organizations involved in safeguarding the youth about the importance of issues that could arise from Drug Addiction and Digital Addiction. In order to put further emphasis on attending the youth’s behavior, staying on guard, and to develop high quality youths. This seminar is one of the visions of us at Horizon Rehab Center, which is to be the driving force that helps develop a safe, sustainable Thai society.
One of the Horizon Rehab Center Staff has also mentioned that Horizon Rehab Center was created in order to help those who struggle with different addiction issues, especially with drug addiction. “Drug abuse issue is not exclusive to just Thailand, but is a major problem in many countries around the globe as well. For example, the number of death as a result of drug overdose in the US in 2021 was over 170,000. Which, by the way, is 7.5 times increase from 2015 and are still rising every year. While in Thailand, 39% of 15-24 years old Thais has been found to be involved or use drugs in 2019, with over 2.7 million youth between the age of 15-19 that uses drug, and over 300,000 having to go through treatment for drug abuse in the same year. Along with drug addiction, there is also Process Addiction, which is a behavioral addiction, such as gambling addiction, gaming addiction, internet addiction, and digital addictions, which are now classified as disease by countries like South Korea or Japan”.
As for the center’s approach towards treatment, it will be a western style treatment, which have been through empirical studies and proved to be successful in practical treatment. “I want to thank Thonburi Healthcare Group for providing support for our center this whole time, especially in our center’s western style treatment approach that has been put to use overseas and was found to be successful. Not only would we help with physical recovery, but we also provide a psychological treatment to bring them back to normal life while maintaining their sobriety, with counselor’s, support worker’s, and specialist’s full attention along each step. Moreover, there will also be family plan with parents and family to create an aftercare plan and deepen their understanding of the client. We aim to create the best possible treatment program in Thailand.” Said the staff.

Rattinan Medical Center, a leading aesthetic medical center in the Asia-Pacific region, has partnered with FICO Group, a leading player in the hotel and commercial real estate sector, to elevate the center to an innovative hospital that provides comprehensive and integrated care with the highest quality standards. The two companies held a signing ceremony and press conference to announce their partnership and launch the Rattinan Medical Center as a new one-stop wellness destination at the Town Hall Sukhumvit 49. The center is expected to open its doors in 2024.
 
Dr. Rattinan Treeratana, Founder and Chairman of Rattinan Medical Center, said that the center has been providing excellent medical services for over 24 years, ever since the establishment of Rattinan Clinic in 1999. Over the years, the clinic has evolved and refined its services to stay current, building a reputation for exceptional plastic surgical procedures and excellent treatment outcomes. The clinic was eventually rebranded as the Rattinan Medical Center, a well-known aesthetic medical center in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
The partnership between the Rattinan Medical Center and FICO Group marks a significant milestone in the center's journey to becoming an innovative hospital that provides comprehensive and integrated care with the highest quality standards.
 
The center is set to open at the end of 2023, in time for the peak tourism season in the fourth quarter. The Thai government has recently declared a policy to position the country as a hub for medical tourism, making the partnership between Rattinan Medical Center and FICO Group even more significant.
 
Additionally, the Medical Tourism Association ranked Thailand's medical tourism industry among the top 5 in the world in 2021, further cementing its position as a top destination for medical tourism. This recognition highlights the country's readiness to accommodate all aspects of wellness tourism, including cosmetic surgery, which can drive the economy and generate significant income.

The Sukhothai Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marco Polato as the new La Scala Restaurant Manager.
 
Marco, a Diploma graduate of the prestigious Giuseppe Maffioli Hospitality School in Treviso, launched his exhilarating career in his native Italy, at Club del Doge Restaurant in Venice. From there, he had the urge to work abroad, so he ventured to several exciting assignments between Italy, Japan, Australia, Vietnam and Thailand such as The Westin Sydney’s Mosaic Restaurant, The Westin Florence’s Excelsior Restaurant, the extravagant Reverie Saigon, Anantara Siam’s award-winning Biscotti Restaurant in Bangkok and the luxurious Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Siena, Italy.
 
Prior to joining us here at The Sukhothai Bangkok, Marco was the appointed Maitre D’Hotel & Sommelier at Venice’s Grand Dame of The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
 
With over 14 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Marco is thrilled to take on the lead of Bangkok’s most iconic Italian restaurant.
 
Please join us in welcoming Khun Marco to The Sukhothai Bangkok.