Bangkok, Thailand, December 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort announces the opening of the BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat – a forward-looking initiative designed to strengthen Thailand's position as a leading country in wellness tourism.

The Anantara Riverside is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, nestled within a 4.5-hectare lush tropical garden. Here, urban tranquility blends seamlessly with authentic experiences and a preventative healthcare center offering a wide range of wellness, beauty, and health examinations. Guests experience a connection with nature while receiving expert advice and medical care from the specialists at the BDMS Wellness Clinic.

The BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat at Anantara Riverside is part of the award-winning Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) network – Thailand's largest operator of private hospitals with over 50 facilities in Thailand and Cambodia – and is the first outpost of the BDMS Wellness Clinic.

The retreat operates on the principle that prevention is better than cure and supports its guests in achieving their health goals, adopting a healthier lifestyle, and attaining optimal well-being. It offers comprehensive health checks using state-of-the-art science and technology, enabling doctors to accurately predict future health problems and prevent disease, while simultaneously improving mental and physical performance and quality of life.

The BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat offers exclusive wellness check-up packages – comprehensive health analyses for the early detection and prevention of diseases. The programs also analyze signs of biological and biochemical aging processes to improve health, promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle, slow the aging process, and increase life expectancy. Prices for the exclusive wellness check-up packages start at 10,800 Baht++.

Other specialized examinations include weight management; immunity; food intolerances; comprehensive genetic analyses; telomere length measurement; NK cell activity diagnostics and treatment; cancer screening; and intravenous fluid therapies.

Guests can also choose from a range of aesthetic treatments for the face and body, using state-of-the-art technologies under the strict supervision of specialized dermatologists.

Multi-day wellness stays and treatments at the BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat offer luxurious accommodations at the Anantara Riverside and include treatments at the renowned Anantara Spa, based on Eastern and Western healing practices. The retreat's nutritionists and the resort's award-winning culinary team have developed wellness menus that can be customized to guests' individual dietary needs and preferences to support the body in restoring health, strength, and balance, and promoting longevity.

The three-day detox package strengthens the immune system, helps prevent cardiovascular, neurological, and age-related degenerative diseases, and stimulates collagen production for the body and skin with the help of antioxidants. Complementary treatments and supervised activities include a detox infusion, a green tea detox body wrap, a Himalayan thermal spa treatment, nutritional counseling, daily yoga sessions, and Thai herbal steam baths. Prices start at 46,260++ THB for two people sharing a double room and include three nights' accommodation, as well as daily wellness breakfast and lunch.

Other wellness accommodation packages focus on anti-aging and wellness check-ups.

Speaking at the opening of the BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat at the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, William Heinecke, Chairman of Minor Hotels, the parent company of Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas, said that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought the issue of health to the forefront of the attention of individuals, businesses and entire countries – a trend that does not appear to be abating anytime soon.

“Following the resumption of international travel, our resorts experienced the greatest upswing, as travelers sought natural environments for rest and rejuvenation. Given the growing interest in preventative wellness, Minor Hotels, as the country’s largest hotel operator, is ideally positioned to offer comprehensive wellness packages thanks to our partnership with the BDMS Wellness Clinic – a recognized leader in preventative and personalized medicine,” said Heinecke.

About Anantara: Anantara is a luxury hotel brand for modern travelers, bringing them closer to authentic places, people, and stories through personalized experiences and offering warm hospitality in the world's most exciting destinations. Its collection of distinctive, meticulously designed luxury hotels and resorts opens the door to new, inspiring worlds, enabling truly individual travel experiences.

From vibrant metropolises and desert landscapes to lush islands, Anantara connects travelers with local culture, offering authentic luxury and passionate service. The portfolio currently includes over 40 stunning hotels and resorts in Thailand, the Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Portugal. Further projects in Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa, and South America are in development. The exclusive Anantara Vacation Club vacation ownership program offers the opportunity to own a share of the Anantara experience, with eight luxurious Club Resorts and travel benefits at partner hotels and resorts worldwide.