Is Thailand South-East Asia’s Dark Horse for Fitness and Wellness?

Thursday, 25th June 2026

13:00 - 14:00

MR222

Free

English

Listen to the views of the heads of some of the biggest fitness and wellness brands in Thailand on the state of the industry in Thailand, and what can be looked forward to in the future. Thailand was one of the pioneers of wellness and medical tourism – is Thailand still leading the way in this respect, particularly as the lines between fitness, wellness, and longevity are being blurred.

Mark Buchanan

CEO, Evolution Wellness

Mike Lamb

CEO, Thailand at Fitness & Lifestyle Group (Jetts 24 Hour Fitness)

Mike Lamb is the Chief Executive Officer of Jetts Fitness Thailand and a highly respected leader in the fitness industry across Asia-Pacific.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mike has played a key role in expanding leading fitness brands across Thailand and Southeast Asia — opening more than 200 fitness centres collectively.

In 2026, Mike received the “Lifetime Achievement Award 2026” from Beyond Activ in recognition of his long-standing leadership and contribution to the fitness and wellness industry at both regional and global levels, and he aims to open 100 Jetts Fitness Centres in Thailand by 2028.

Jack Thomas

Founder and CEO, BASE

Sean Tan

APAC Director, Health & Fitness Association

Sean Tan is the APAC Director of the Health & Fitness Association, a fitness entrepreneur, investor, and active advocate for the growth of fitness, wellness, and padel across Asia-Pacific.

Originally trained as a lawyer, Sean later transitioned into the fitness and sports industry, where he became Chairman of True Fitness in 2017, leading the company through a major restructuring and post-pandemic recovery across Singapore, China, and Taiwan.

Today, Sean holds leadership roles across multiple organizations, including RX Health, Singapore Fitness Alliance, Padel Singapore, and the Singapore Academy for Fitness & Exercise (SAFE). He is also a regular keynote speaker, moderator, and panelist at major industry events, including HFA Show, Beyond Activ, ChinaFit, SPORTEC, and IWF.

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THAILAND & REST OF THE WORLD
SPORTEC BKK Co., Ltd.
Mr. Pongpavut Potiwong
Tel: +6684 214 6979
Email: sales@spoertecbkk.com

JAPAN, CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, PAKISTAN, TAIWAN
TSO International Inc.
Ms. Hanako Seko / Ms. Yukiko Hiraoka
Tel: +81-3-5363-1701
Email: overseas@tso-int.co.jp