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T: +66 (0) 2291 7575 | W: www.classicscan.co.th Printed by: Grand Prix International Public Company Limited | T: +66 (0) 2522 1731-8 #530 THE TEAM BDMS Coordinator Pongsakorn Chindawatana, M.D. Editor Urasa Chittamvanich Assistant Editor Yanisa Sunanchaiyakarn Sub-Editor Jenjira van der Linden Contributor Hansa Mahamongkol Orawee K. Hodge Somkamol Mukdamanee Graphic Designer Laphat-rada Yencham Sales & Marketing Director Amarin Kocharat T: +66 (0) 8 1682 3500 Advertising Sales Team Prim Narindrankura Na Ayudhya T: +66 (0) 9 8828 5474 Thanaporn Sae-Lee T: +66 (0) 8 1812 6800 Media Respresentative Team Suppanut Awasanaphan T: +66 (0) 9 0661 4569 Jirach Satornkij T: +66 (0) 8 9669 6611 Ponvipa Klahran T: +66 (0) 8 6097 2887 Accounting Manager Punyanuch Lomloy Distribution Supervisor Rachanee Pairoj-euaanan Traffic Coordinator Jessada Hirunyabut MESSAGE From The President With its many joyous gatherings and indulgent feasts, the festive season often leaves us with hearts brimming over but also with overtaxed bodies. As we turn the page to a new chapter, now is the perfect time to recalibrate and prioritise our health. Restoring its balance isn’t about drastic measures or guilt—it’s about nurturing ourselves with mindful choices that promote both physical and mental well-being. Let this season of restoration be an opportunity to reconnect with your body, set realistic goals and embrace the art of balance. After all, health is not just about bouncing back; it’s about thriving. All of us at Health Brings Wealth wish you a vibrant and balanced start to the year 2025! เทศกาลแห่่งความสุุขนำเสุียงห่ัวเราะและรอยย้�มแต่่งแต่้มในทุกการรวมต่ัว สุังสุรรค์ และเม่�อก้าวผ่่านช่่วงเวลาแห่่งการเฉล้มฉลองมาแล้ว เป็็นเวลา แห่่งการเร้�มให่้ของขวัญกับต่ัวเอง ด้้วยการดู้แลสุุขภาพให่้มีความสุมดุ้ล ในทุกๆ ด้้าน ไม่ว่าจะเป็็นด้้านร่างกายห่ร่อจ้ต่ใจ นอกจากนี�ยังเป็็นช่่วงเวลาที� ด้ีที�จะต่ั�งเป็้าห่มายต่ามจร้งไว้เพ่�อเป็็นความท้าทายในการป็รับสุมดุ้ลการใช่้ ช่ีว้ต่ต่่อไป็เพราะสุุขภาพองค์รวมที�ด้ีเป็็นของขวัญที�ด้ีที�สุุด้ที�คุณสุามารถ มอบให่้กับต่ัวเองได้้ ทีมงานน้ต่ยสุาร Health Brings Wealth ขอเป็็นกำลังใจให่้ป็ี 2568 ของคุณ เร้�มต่้นด้้วยความสุุขสุด้ใสุ กอป็รไป็ด้้วยความสุมดุ้ลในทุกๆ ด้้าน DR. PORAMAPORN PRASARTTONG-OSOTH President of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services/ ISSUE_56 6 CONTENTS ISSUE 56 Jan - Fab 2025 10 YOUR HEALTHY SOUL Latest shopping guide 11 YOUR HEALTHY SENSE Compilation of new eateries 12 YOUR HEALTHY BODY 5 min exercise 16 YOUR HEALTHY BRAIN In the know 20 YOUR HEALTHY BODY Longevity 24 YOUR HEALTHY ACCOUNT Money tips P. 11 30 BDMS UPDATE NEWS In the care 34 BDMS NETWORK MAP P. 12 P. 16/ ISSUE_56 8 WHERE TO FIND US Bangkok Hospital Group Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok Heart Hospital, Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Chinatown, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, Bangkok Hospital Prapradaeng, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Bangkok Hospital Rayong, Bangkok Hospital Chantaburi, Bangkok Hospital Trat, Bangkok Hospital Ratchasima, Bangkok Hospital Pakchong, Bangkok Hospital Udon, Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen, Bangkok Hospital Phitsanulok, Ratanavej Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Chiangmai, Bangkok Hospital Samui, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Bangkok Hospital Had Yai Samitivej Group Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Samitivej Sriracha Hospital, Samitivej Thonburi Hospital, Samitivej Chonburi Hospital Royal Hospital Group Royal Angkor Hospital, Royal Phnom Penh Hospital Phyathai Hospital Group Phyathai 1 Hospital, Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phyathai 3 Hospital, Phyathai Hospital Nawamin, Phyathai Sriracha Hospital Paolo Hospital Group Paolo Hospital Phaholyothin, Paolo Hospital Samutprakarn, Paolo Hospital Chokchai 4 Local Hospitals Sanamchan Hospital, Thepakorn Hospital, Phuket International Hospital, Muang Petch Hospital, Sri Rayong Hospital, Dibuk Hospital Starbucks Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, Siam Square One, Siam Square, Chamchuri Square, Siamkit Building, MBK Center, Ideo Q Phayathai, Central World, The Offices at Central World, Ploenchit Center, Lang Suan, Terminal 21, The Emporium, Esplanade, Central Plaza Ladprao, Central Chidlom, The 19 Chidlom, Amarin Plaza, All Season Place CRC Building, Nana Square, Grand 5 Plaza, GMM Grammy, City Resort Sukhumvit 39, The 49 Terrace Sukhumvit 49, TOPS Market Place Thonglor, Thonglor 13-15, SFX Ekamai, Bangkok Mediplex, The Davis Hotel, Exchange Tower, Timesquare, U Chu Liang Building, Big C Rama 4, Silom Complex, Boon Mit Building Silom, State Tower Building, Ban Silom, Convent Road Silom, Monthien Hotel, Q House (Life Center), Bangkok City Tower, Grand Diamond Plaza, Italthai Tower, M Theatre, Shibuya 19, RCA, Bangkok Plaza, Central Plaza Rama 9, Robinson Ratchada, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Muang Thai Phatra Complex, The Mall Ngamwongwan, Central Plaza Pinklao, Central Plaza Rattanathibet, Central Plaza Chaeng Wattana, Avenue Ratchayotin, Major Ratchayothin, SCB Park Plaza, The Mall Bangkapi, CDC Ekamai-Raminthra, The Crystal Park, The Nine Rama 9, La Villa Pholyothin Plaza, Central Plaza Raminthra, Fashion Island, Nawamin Market Place, Avenue Nawamin City, Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani, Avenue Chaeng Wattana, The Promenade, Bumrungrad Hospital, Samitivej Hospital, Vejthani Hospital Au Bon Pain Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, MBK Center, The Emporium, Rainhill, J Avenue Thonglor, M Thai Tower, All Season Place, The Offices at Central World, RSU Tower, Abdulrahim Building, Lake Ratchada Office Complex, Big C Ratchadamri, Bumrungrad Hospital, Samitivej Hospital, The Ambassador, The Davis Hotel, Sinthorn Tower Other Mandarin Oriental Shop Siam Paragon, Audrey Café & Bistro Thonglor 11, Tamnanthai Restaurant (Ploenchit Center), Bangkok Coffee (Ploenchit Center), Danube Best Coffee (Ploenchit Center) Lounge Platinum Lounge Siam Paragon, Platinum Lounge The Emporium Sport Clubs & Club Associates RBSC, RBSC Polo Club, Sport City Driving Range, Prachacheun Driving Range, North Park Driving Range, Rajpreuk Club WRITE TO US Dual USB Digital Power Bank 10000mAh US-CD163 + N e w Y e a r G i v e a w a y s Kindly provide us your name and posting address ... as simple as that and a calendar and a power bank will knock on your door! 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