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BCH Lays the Foundation Stone for Kasemrad Hospital Rayong, Expanding Its Network to Eastern Thailand
On October 29, 2025, Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited (BCH) held the foundation stone laying ceremony for Kasemrad Hospital Rayong, marking the expansion of its hospital network into Eastern Thailand. This expansion aims to strengthen business operations and meet the growing demand for medical services. Construction of the project began in October 2025 and is expected to be completed and operational by 2027.
The ceremony was honored by the presence of Phra Thepsitthivet, the Chief Monk of Rayong Province, as the presiding officiant. Also attending were BCH executives, including Prof. Dr. Chalerm Harnphanich, M.D., Director, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Chief Executive Officer, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somporn Harnphanich, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Pornluck Harnpanich, M.D., Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Kantaporn Harnphanich, Chief Marketing Officer, Ms. Pornsuda Harnphanich, C.P.S., Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Phinij Harnphanich, Director, Ms. Preeyada Sitthachai and Dr. Kanokrat Chantadaensuwan, Director of the affiliated company. The event was also graced by distinguished guests, including Khun Kalachai Thepworachai, Deputy Governor of Rayong Province, Khun Sathit Pitutecha, former Deputy Minister of Public Health, Khun Piya Pitutecha, Mayor of Rayong Provincial Administrative Organization, Dr. Surawit Sakdanuphab, Rayong Provincial Public Health Doctor, Khun Boonyuen Laohawitthayaratt, Secretary of the Rayong Chamber of Commerce, along with many other distinguished guests at the hospital’s construction site.
The ceremony began at 9:09 a.m. with a traditional Brahmin ritual, including chanting, offerings, and paying respect to sacred objects for auspiciousness. This was followed by a Buddhist ceremony with 9 monks chanting prayers to bless the occasion.
The construction of Kasemrad Hospital Rayong is part of BCH’s strategic plan to expand its hospital network, improve access to high-quality medical services in Eastern Thailand, support the growth of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), and meet the healthcare needs of residents in Rayong and surrounding areas.
