“Wellness” an Introduction to Concepts and Principles

Authors

  • Supa Pengpid, MSc, DrPH, MBA Editorial Board Member, Thai Journal of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Thailand. Email: supa.pen@mahidol.edu.ac.th

Keywords:

Wellness, Concepts, Principles

Abstract

Currently, the main keywords used in Thailand's health and wellness business and tourism are “wellness”. Several services, businesses, conferences, articles and new technologies use this keyword to promote. The term is used in various ways, such as the Wellness Centre, the Wellness Business, the Wellness Economy. This paper aims to explain the definition, concepts and principles of “wellness” so that readers can recognize terms and engage further in a deeper detail.

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Published

2023-12-29

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Vol. 53 No. 3 (2023): Vol. 53 No. 3 (Sep - Dec 2023)

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Editorial

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