Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is entering a more decisive phase, with attention shifting from vision to implementation. A group of over 20 high-net-worth individuals recently visited the site, meeting GMC leadership to explore investment opportunities and observe progress on the ground.
The visit reflects growing interest in the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, as plans begin to take clearer shape. Investors met with GMC leadership to better understand project timelines, sector priorities, and potential areas for investment.
Discussions focused on sectors such as wellness and medical services, hospitality, infrastructure, and emerging digital industries. These areas are seen as aligning with regional investor strengths and expanding cross-border opportunities.
The group said that seeing developments firsthand helped move perceptions beyond concept, offering a clearer picture of how the project is taking shape.
“This is a great opportunity to come and visit firsthand to see not only the vision but to see the execution, to see how His Majesty is planning to realise this in practice. We are deeply inspired by His Majesty’s vision, commitment and love for the country. We are excited to be visiting and to be a part of the journey,” said Dr Arak Sutivong, Banking and Financial Services, Thailand.
“As Thai people, we love His Majesty very much. We admire his work, and it inspires us. We would like to volunteer ourselves in helping him to achieve what he wants to do here in GMC,” said Phumiphan Bunjapamai, the founder of Nuttabhum Foundation in Thailand.
Investors, however, say confidence will depend on execution. Clear policies, defined project pipelines, and visible progress in infrastructure and connectivity will be key in the next phase.
Dr Arak Sutivong said, “We also believe that clarity in the details, execution, implementation, and roadmap will need to be made available to potential investors and others who may want to operate within GMC, as this is where vision and execution must come together. We are confident that the GMC team is actively working on this.”
The visit is expected to strengthen engagement with investor networks as GMC moves forward.
Karma Samten Wangda
