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Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana Visited Lampang to Oversee PMV Volunteers and Chulabhorn Hospital Medical Units
On April 21, 2026, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, President of Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Chancellor of Chulabhorn Royal Academy Council, and Acting Secretary-General of Chulabhorn Royal Academy, traveled to Thung Kwao Witthayakhom School in Mueang Pan District, Lampang Province. The visit aimed to inspect the operations of the Princess Mother's Medical Volunteer (PMMV) Foundation and to provide royal support to the local populace.
Her Royal Highness graciously directed the Royal Medical Unit of Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, to deploy mobile services in the area. Key officials and personnel joined the mission, including: Associate Professor Surasak Leelaudomlipi, M.D. Acting Director of Chulabhorn Hospital , Associate Professor Theerapat Ungtrakul, M.D. Acting Dean of the Princess Srisavangavadhana Faculty of Medicine , Assistant Professor Wisut Lamlertthon, M.D. Acting Vice Dean of the Princess Srisavangavadhana Faculty of Medicine and Medical staff, faculty members, and fourth-year medical students. This mission worked in integration with various local agencies, including the Lampang Provincial Public Health Office, Mueang Pan Hospital, Fort Surasakmontri Hospital, Vetcharak Lampang Hospital, the Center for Health Services for Ethnic Groups and Migrants, Chulabhorn Volunteer Veterinarians, and the Lampang Provincial Livestock Office.
Healthcare Services Provided
A total of 316 citizens received medical attention, which included: General health check-ups and dental services , Mental health screenings , Traditional Thai and Chinese medicine (including acupuncture) and physical therapy. Health education: Guidance on primary care regarding PM2.5 dust particles, which currently reach levels that impact public health in the region.
Royal Patronage for Specialized Cases
During the visit, Her Royal Highness personally visited six patients suffering from severe conditions, including: Severe Thalassemia , Stage 3 Peritoneal Cancer , Sleep Apnea with airway obstruction and heart disease , Congenital Heart Disease , Cleft Lip and Palate , Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine)
Her Royal Highness engaged in personal dialogue with the patients to record their medical histories and consulted with attending physicians to determine appropriate initial treatments. All six patients were graciously accepted into her Royal Patronage. They are to be referred for specialized treatment at Chulabhorn Hospital, the Lampang Provincial Hospital, and Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. Additionally, Her Royal Highness granted personal funds to these patients to assist with travel expenses for medical appointments and daily living costs.
