August 5th Press release on kosamui-info.com for Thailand : - The Thai spa industry is thriving and currently represents a seven-billion-baht annual revenue. The industry is expected to show a healthy 20-percent growth in the coming year and the TAT, in collaboration with VISA, recently launched a new campaign called "Thai Spa Invite", to lure new international clientele. The Thai government continues to develop Thailand's health-related services. In order to establish its position as the spa and wellness capital of Asia, the Health Ministry has implemented laws to regulate spa operations. Thailand is one of the only countries in the region that has strict regulations. Some of those within the industry believe in specializing in new areas such as medical spas, for which the government will need to invest heavily in research and development. While there is a definite strategy to build international clientele, spa operators are also keen to focus on the domestic Thai market, expanding the business beyond the tourist dollar.