Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the ceremony of installing the royal umbrella atop Phra Phuttha Metta Siriraj Khunakorn at the Phra Phuttha Metta Siriraj Khunakorn Hall, 1st Floor, Administration Building, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness graciously presented commemorative souvenirs to donors who contributed to the Siriraj Hospital Operating Room Renovation Fund. Professor Dr. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was granted a royal audience to introduce Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, who had the honor of receiving a royal souvenir in recognition of Bangchak Group's contribution to the Fund.
The Siriraj Hospital Operating Room Renovation Fund was initiated to renovate and restore the operating rooms on the 3rd to 5th floors of the Siamindra Building at Siriraj Hospital. These operating rooms have been in continuous service 24 hours a day for over 33 years, comprising a total of 64 rooms that have saved the lives of more than one million patients. Although they have been upgraded over time, years of intensive use have caused deterioration, making it essential to carry out renovations to ensure they remain safe, functional, and efficient.
This contribution reflects Bangchak's commitment to creating value for Thai society under the concept of "Regenerative Happiness" in its 40th year of operations and as it steps into the fifth decade (2024-2025), through supporting public health, helping expand opportunities for patients to access life-saving care, and fostering a more sustainable society.