In constructing national stability and happiness for all subjects, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn recognises the importance of providing quality health care for all Thais. Such aspiration has led to the initiation of mobile medical unit that travels with specialised doctors nationwide. Since the establishment in 2022, the project has provided cure for 12,335 cataract and dental patients in total.
On 5th - 6th July 2024, the Crown Property Bureau collaborated with Banphaeo General Hospital (Public Organisation) and partner organisations in organising eye surgery unit for 84 patients as part of “Happy and Healthy Citizen” Project by the Royal Medical Team – the tenth round of 2024 at Makutkiriwan Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. On this occasion, the Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province presided to the opening ceremony of the project.
Air Chief Marshal Satitpong Sukvimol, the Lord Chamberlain of the Bureau of the Royal Household and the Director-General of the Crown Property Bureau, together with Police Colonel Thumnithi Wanichthanom, the Senior Deputy Director-General of the Crown Property Bureau and the Vice Chairman of the Project, were also present to inspect medical procedures and give support for all volunteers as well as patients.
Makutkiriwan Hospital
Makutkiriwan Hospital was established in 2011 as a small-sized hospital by Phra Yanadilok, the abbot of Wat Makutkiriwan. He granted 7 rai of land for the hospital in order to offer medical services for patients in Pongtalong Subdistrict so people do not have to travel to Pakchongnana Hospital which is located further away. Moreover, the hospital also received financial contribution from Mr. Keeree Kanjanapas, the Chairman of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, and his acquaintances for the construction of the building. Later in 2018, Phra Yanadilok conferred Makutkiriwan Hospital on Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana to be under royal supervision as it provides healthcare for citizens, civil servants as well as royal servants in proximity of Tippimarn Palace.