PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has officially launched new automated “Health Station” kiosks that allow residents to complete basic health checks in under five minutes, as part of a broader drive to transform the city into a Smart Health City using AI and Big Data.
The initiative was unveiled on April 3 by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet at City Hall, with local officials, public health personnel, and community volunteers in attendance.
As one of Thailand’s major tourism and economic hubs, Pattaya faces growing public health challenges due to its expanding population — including residents, tourists, and migrant workers — placing increasing pressure on traditional healthcare systems.
To address this, the city’s Public Health and Environment Office has introduced a new digital health infrastructure project that integrates artificial intelligence and Big Data analytics. The system is designed to support data-driven policy decisions while enhancing healthcare services across prevention, diagnosis, chronic disease monitoring, and long-term planning.
The Health Station kiosks enable users to check key health indicators such as blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI). Results are instantly uploaded to an online system, allowing for continuous and accurate health monitoring.
The service is currently available at four locations:
- Pattaya City Hall (main building, ground floor)
- Pattaya City Hospital (public health service building, ground floor)
- Pattaya Community Medical Center (Wat Boon Kanjanaram)
- Pattaya Preventive Medicine Center (Pattaya Rak Center)
The project places a strong emphasis on people-centered care, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and underserved communities. It also includes personalized health recommendations and risk alerts delivered through digital platforms.
In parallel, Pattaya has rolled out the “Pattaya Smart Health” system via LINE Official Account (@pattayaconnect), allowing users to access medical records, lab results, and AI-based health advice anytime, reducing wait times and improving access to care.
Community health volunteers have also been equipped with portable telemedicine kits to conduct basic health checks — such as blood pressure and blood sugar — with results transmitted in real time via tablet devices.
Officials say the initiative reflects Pattaya’s commitment to building a fully integrated Smart Health City, using digital technology to deliver faster, more accessible, and more equitable healthcare services for all.
