The 2026 initiative commenced with a vital community outreach mission on 7th June at Baan Pa La-U Noi Village in Hua Hin – a remote Karen hill tribe community facing limited access to healthcare.
Driven by Chiva-Som’s long-standing commitment to community welfare, the resort conducts an annual medical mission to this underserved area.
This year, the mission gained exceptional support from Belgin Aksoy, Founder of Global Wellness Day and a prominent Friend of Chiva-Som, who joined the Chiva-Som team to bring essential healthcare and holistic support directly to the villagers.
Inspired by this year's Global Wellness Day #JoyMagenta theme, the activity combined Chiva-Som’s medical outreach with recreational experiences for local children, encouraging moments of joy, creativity, and human connection. Participants and villagers also came together for a collaborative painting project to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Global Wellness Day.
The journey of purposeful action continues on 24th July in celebration of International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. Joining this environmental initiative is actor Natapohn Phornprapha, another dedicated Friend of Chiva-Som, who will join local students, Chiva-Som guests, and team members in planting mangrove trees at the Krailart Niwate Mangrove Preservation and Ecosystem Project.
As the last remaining mangrove forest in Hua Hin, this precious ecosystem has been continuously developed, preserved, and cared for by Chiva-Som since 2013. The collective effort aims to plant 500 mangrove trees, further contributing to the long-term protection of biodiversity and raising environmental awareness through hands-on participation.
Together, these initiatives reflect Chiva-Som's holistic approach to wellbeing, one that recognises the interconnectedness of individual health, thriving communities and a healthy natural environment. From supporting underserved communities to restoring coastal ecosystems, Friends of Chiva-Som demonstrates how purposeful action can contribute to positive change far beyond the resort itself.
