On behalf of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand, I am truly honored and delighted to welcome all of you to the 48th Annual Meeting of RCOST, which will be held right here in the beautiful city of Pattaya, from October 22nd to 24th, 2026, at PEACH, the Royal Cliff Hotel.
This year is a very special one for us, as we are proud to have United Kingdom as our Guest Nation. It is with great pleasure that we warmly welcome Mr. Mark Bowditch, Immediate Past President 2025-2026. We also extend our warmest greetings to all our United Kingdom colleagues and friends who will join us. The theme of this year’s meeting is: “Essential Points in Orthopaedic Surgery: From Theory to real world impact” It reflects our shared vision — to move forward together into a future where innovation and technology improve the lives of our patients and transform the way we practice orthopaedics.
Before the main congress begins, we have something very special for you. On October 21st, we will host a Cadaveric Workshop by the beach, with sessions focusing on Shoulder Instability, a high-level Orthopaedic Trauma Masterclass, and Robotic-Assisted Hip & Knee Arthroplasty. With world-class instructors, hands-on techniques, and the relaxing beachside atmosphere, I promise — it’s going to be both educational and enjoyable
We’ve prepared this meeting with great care, and with warm Thai hospitality at heart. We want you to not only gain new knowledge and make new connections, but also to feel at home here in Thailand.
So once again, welcome to Pattaya. Welcome to RCOST 2026. We look forward to an exciting and inspiring few days together.
Sawasdee krub, and welcome.
