Mr. Sunai graduated Bachelor’s Degree from Assumption University, Bangkok in major of General Management in October 1997 and graduated in Master of Science in anti-aging and regenerative medicine from Dhurakit Bundit University, Bangkok. He started to learn wellness business in Suuko Spa Executive as a General Manager (2004 – 2006) Took care of 260 staffs in total and held the responsibilities of planning, developing, and setting up the 10,000 Square Meters of day spa operations. After that he stepped forward as an operation Manager of (South East Asia) of MSpa International Limited (2006 – 2008), he took care of the operations and management of 13 Spas in Thailand, 3 Spas in Maldives, 1 Spa in Vietnam and 1 Spa in India.

After collected experiences in wellness and hospitality business, Mr. Sunai had changed his role to freelance Spa Consultant for Akaryn Management and ESENSw, Mr. Sunai took care of operations strategies, spa rebranding, spa retail development, and human resources development for 2 spas in Phuket and Pranburi. Two years later he operated his own business “Spanovator”. The wellness business consultant that he has been exerted his talent and ability on it. And Mr. Sunai is appointed as Vice President of Spa Professional Association (Thailand) and Vice President of Thai Spa Association as well.

Brief Biography
With over two decades of experience in the tourism industry, began a career in marketing roles at various hotels in Thailand before being appointed as Sales Manager at Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd. in 2001. Currently serves as an Advisor to Mr. Krip Rojanastien, Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd., while also holding positions as a Committee Member for Hospitality and Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Wellness Business at the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Premjit Phothiwaraparn 
Regional Director of Spa & Wellness – Minor Hotels 

With over 23 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry, Premjit currently serves as the Regional Director of Spa & Wellness for Minor Hotels, where she oversees wellness strategy and development across a diverse portfolio of luxury hotel brands including Anantara, Avani, and NH Collection. 

Premjit’s passion lies in creating wellness concepts that harmoniously integrate holistic traditions with modern innovation. She has led the development and implementation of signature wellness programs and strategic brand partnerships- including collaborations with world-renowned institutions such as Clinique La Prairie and VIVID by Verita. She also oversees the creation and execution of Minor Hotels’ in-house wellness brands: Layan Life by Anantara, Anantara Wellness, and AvaniWell- each designed to deliver personalized, integrative wellness journeys tailored to the unique identity of each brand. 

Beyond strategic development, she is actively involved in building and nurturing high-performing spa and wellness teams, curating treatment offerings, and sourcing wellness equipment and products that align with global brand standards and local licensing regulations. Her work bridges creative vision with operational excellence, ensuring compliance, consistency, and impactful guest experiences. 

Premjit areas of expertise includes wellness strategy, brand development, medical wellness integration, guest journey design, and team leadership. She is committed to elevating wellness across the entire hotel experience- from traditional spa services to advanced, results-driven wellness modalities- while driving long-term business growth and innovation. 

Premjit remains dedicated to contributing to the broader wellness community and welcome opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and collective progress as we shape the future of wellness in hospitality. 

• 15 years practical experience in Integrative and Preventive medicine
• Team builder specialize in multidisciplinary working pear in Integrative medical practice e.g. Medical doctors, Anthroposophic Nursing, Therapeutic massage, Art therapy, Music therapy, Sport science and Physiotherapy instructor.
• Organize Representative, public speaker and Lecturer especially Medical lifestyle prevention and Nutrition wellness workshop.
• Well rounded experience in creation of Marketing content for Media and advertisement 10 years