Bangkok--15 Nov--Hill & Knowlton Thailand Samitivej Hospital, one of Thailand and Southeast Asia’s leading private hospital groups has launched a ‘8,000 Healthy Lives for the His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday’ to celebrate the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th birthday on 5th December 2007 by offering complimentary health checks for people living in Bangkok and Chonburi province. Raymond Chong, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Samitivej Public Company said, “Samitivej Hospitals has continually developed a wide range of medical services, the success of which is reflected in the accreditations by the Joint Commission International (JCI) of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital. On this auspicious occasion, Samitivej is pleased to provide complimentary general health check-ups for 8,000 people as part of our continuing programme of social activities." “In order to prevent and reduce the incident of severe diseases, Samitivej Hospitals would like to encourage Thai people to take care of their health and fitness. An important part of health care is of course regular monitoring and we are therefore pleased to offer general health checks to the public. The check-up programme includes blood tests for cholesterol and sugar level, bone scan, blood pressure and eye checkups with consultations by medical professionals. It is not necessary to abstain from eating food or drinking before taking the test. We aim to have around 8,000 people participate in this project,” Mr Chong said. Mobile check-ups activity will be available at Suan Benjari on 12-13 November from 15.00-20.00 hrs., Suan Lumpini on 24 November from 07.00-12.00 hrs., Suan Vachirabenjatat (Suan Rot Fai) on 25 November 2007 from 07.00- 12.00 hrs., Suan Luang on 9-10 November from 07.00-12.00 hrs., Samitivej Clinic at Suvarnabhumi on 22-23 November from 08.00-12.00 hrs. and Samitivej Clinic at Rattanathibet from 08.00-12.00 hrs. on 16 November to 05 December. Plus, at Koh Loi, Sriracha district from 16.30 — 18.30 hrs. on 11, 14 and 16 November 2007. Mr Raymond Chong added, “Throughout the ‘8,000 Healthy Lives for the His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday’ project, opportunities will be provided for those wishing to donate to the Phra Dabos Foundation under His Majesty the King’s patronage to provide scholarships for needy and poor youths.” Persons interested in the ‘8,000 Healthy Lives for the His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday’ project, are asked to contact Samitivej Call Centre at 02-711-8181 for more information. PR contact: Pensri Iem-Klai Hill & Knowlton Thailand Tel. 0-2627-3501 ext. 105 Fax. 0-2627-3510 E-mail: [email protected]