Living in Phuket 2024
We had a fantastic time connecting with everyone at the Living in Phuket 2024 event last Saturday, November 16th, at the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town! Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, especially our new Expat Card holders! Welcome to the Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket family! Thank you to Dr. Phannisa Praditsukthavorn and Dr. Sopita Anantamongkonkul, Ophthalmologists, for eye screenings❗ If you receive abnormal results, please consult an eye specialist for further evaluation. Did you miss the Talks⁉️ Here's a recap: Dr. Danson Punsanguansuk, Urologist: Presented Rezum, a non-surgical treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), an alternative to medication. Call 1719 to schedule a consultation with our experienced urologist and see if Rezum is right for you. Dr. Piriya Atisook, Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Siriroj: Highlighted the comprehensive cancer care services now available at the Phuket Cancer Center, Bangkok Hos
Triathlon LAGUNA 2024
Basic Life Support CPR/AED Course for Phuket Hotels Association member
We had a fantastic session on October 2nd,2024, at the King Carl Gustaf's Conference Room, Bangkok Hospital Phuket! Thanks to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bangkok Hospital network in Phuket and the Phuket Hotels Association, we were able to provide this essential life-saving training to attendees from various member hotels. The course covered: Basic CPR for Adults and Babies Choking: First Aid Guidance Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use We were thrilled to see such an enthusiastic turnout and dedication to learning these vital skills. Your commitment to safety and preparedness helps make our community stronger and safer. Thank you to all the participants!
PHUKET EXPAT HEALTHAND WELLNESS BY BANGKOK HOSPITAL NETWORK IN PHUKET
Metabolic Mysteries Unlocking the Secret of Your Body's Engine We had an incredible time at the Phuket Expat Health and Wellness talk on Monday, 30th September 2024, held at the Metropole Grand Ballroom, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, hosted by Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket and BDMS Wellness Clinic Phuket. A special thanks to our distinguished speakers, Prof. Dr. Jirí Dvořák, Dr. Tanawat Fongsri, Mr. Namajanga Sihayatra, and Dr. Thiti Samuthrat shared transformative insights into metabolic health, revealing the mysteries of our body's engine. Dr. Thiti Samuthrat, our Genomic Medicine Specialist and Assistant Hospital Director, introduced a groundbreaking medical intervention in weight management: Liraglutide. This treatment is designed to support individuals facing significant metabolic challenges. ️Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the engaging discussions. Your curiosity and enthusiasm made the event a great success! Special co
Russian expat community who joined our Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) course!
We are thrilled and overwhelmed by the incredible response from the Russian expat community who joined our Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) course! on September 11th, 2024 at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj. It was an enriching session where attendees learned vital skills like basic CPR for adults and babies, first aid guidance for choking and using Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Your enthusiasm and participation made this event a huge success! Thank you to everyone who took part and contributed to making our community safer and more prepared for emergencies. Stay tuned for more health and safety events!
BDMS and MEDSI Group sign MoU to Enhance Medical, Marketing and Operations Collaboration and Tourism
Moscow, Aug 15, 2024 - Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) and Russia's Medsi Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation between the two largest private healthcare providers in Thailand and Russia. The agreement was formalised at Medsi Group's headquarters in Moscow. Medsi Group President, Mr. A.G. Sokolov, and BDMS Senior Vice President of International Marketing, Advertising & PR, Mr. Buranut Limjitti, signed the agreement. The MoU outlines key areas of collaboration including medical cooperation, teleconsultation, second opinion services, continuous care and medical tourism. The partnership seeks to enhance access to high quality international medical services for Russian patients both when they are in Thailand and when they return to Russia. As Thailand’s largest private healthcare system with a network of 58 hospitals together with wellness clinics and a range of non-hospital businesses, BDMS is ideally placed to take care of Russian
Phuket Expat Health and Wellness by Bangkok Hospital Phuket Network in Phuket
Bangkok Hospital Phuket Wins GOLD Award in Chief Nurse of the Year category at Hospital Management Asia Awards 2024
Bangkok Hospital Phuket has proudly won the Gold award in the Chief Nurse of the Year category at the Hospital Management Asia Awards 2024. The award-winning project, titled "Embracing Excellence: Leading Change with ADKAR and Navigating Nursing Transformations at Bangkok Hospitals in Phuket," was developed by Pilailak Zusiripaisan, MBA, RN, and the Nurse Executive Team, reflecting significant advancements in nursing leadership at Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, and Dibuk Hospital. The award was presented during the HMA Awards Dinner on August 29, 2024, at the Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia. The event featured 307 entries from 113 hospitals across 15 countries, with only 37 projects recognized across 9 categories. Hospital Management Asia (HMA) is a leading platform for hospital owners, executives, and healthcare leaders in Asia to exchange ideas and best practices. Celebrating its 23rd year, HMA 2024 gathered over 1,000 industry leaders, co-host
Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket and PHA Collaborate (MOU)
Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket and the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) are delighted to announce the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 5th, 2024. This landmark partnership represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the hospitality and healthcare sectors in Southern Thailand. The MOU was formalized with the signing by Jayne MacDougall, Executive Director of the Phuket Hotels Association; Dr. Lalita Kongseeha, Assistant CEO of BDMS Group 6; Dr. Thiti Samuthrat, Chief Partnership Officer of Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket and Assistant Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Phuket; Dr. Piriya Atisook, Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Sirioj, and Dr. Nattaweit Meegul, Hospital Director of Dibuk Hospital. The International Marketing team, led by James Cawood and Thanasikan Kittikunyotin, played a pivotal role in this achievement. This collaboration aims to elevate healthcare standards on the island by introducin
Common Tropical Diseases in Thailand:Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket hosted a successful health talk on common tropical diseases on July 26th. The event, held at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, attracted over 30 attendees, primarily from the Russian expat community. Pediatric Specialist Dr. Panrawee Meemarayart and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Benjawan Skulsujirapa shared valuable insights into common tropical diseases prevalent in Thailand. The expert physicians discussed a range of topics including symptoms, diagnosis, and effective prevention strategies. The informative session provided attendees with practical knowledge to protect themselves and their families from tropical illnesses. As a token of appreciation, all participants received an Expat Card, offering exclusive benefits and services for our patients. Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket remains committed to providing quality healthcare and promoting wellness among the expat community. We will continue to organize such informativ
BDMS Wellness Clinic Laguna Phuket Launches
Phuket, Thailand – June 18th, 2024 – BDMS Wellness Clinic, Thailand’s leading preventive healthcare provider, has announced a significant collaboration with Bangkok Hospital Phuket and Laguna Phuket to launch BDMS Wellness Clinic Laguna Phuket, the newest branch of BDMS Wellness Clinic. This initiative aims to enhance wellness tourism and reinforce BDMS Wellness Clinic's leadership in developing the wellness economic corridor in the Andaman region. Ready to move forward with the development of the Andaman Wellness Economic Corridor project, led by Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited, Narintara Boonjongcharoen, M.D., Chief Executive officer of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (Group 6), and Mr. Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman of the Group, Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited, the three business par
Thailand Medical, Healthcare and Wellness Tourism
The Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait organized “Thailand Medical, Healthcare and Wellness Tourism Networking 2024” concurrent with the 13th Kuwait MEDICA Conference and Exhibition, on 6 -7 June 2024 at the Boulevard Ballroom in Salmiyah. His Excellency Mr.Ekapol Poolpipat, Ambassador of Thailand to Kuwait, highlighted in the opening remarks that Thailand’s efforts to maintain the world’s class medical and wellness tourist destinations and service. In 2023, 20 million tourists visited Thailand which included 79,255 Kuwait, a substantial increase from 44,334 Kuwaitis in 2022. The Royal Thai government has committed to promote medical tourism as one of the “New Engine of Growth” and Thailand as the International Medical Hub. Ms. Sutipa Teerapatsakul, Deputy Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Dubai highlighted that Thailand attributes its growth in medical tourism due to its high standard medical care, affordability and accessibility, customized medical packages, advan