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Siriraj Hospital

Descriptive Text

Established in 1888 by King Chulalongkorn, Siriraj Hospital is Thailand's oldest and largest public hospital. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Facilities and Capacity

  • Bed Capacity: Over 2,000 beds, accommodating more than three million patients annually, making it one of Southeast Asia's busiest medical centers.
  • Departments: The hospital comprises 25 departments and various specialized centers, offering comprehensive medical services across multiple specialties.

Educational Role

As a leading teaching hospital, Siriraj accepts approximately 250 medical students and over 100 postgraduate residents annually, providing extensive training and research opportunities.

Specialized Centers

  • Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH): A private extension offering advanced medical care and services to high-income patients to support Siriraj Hospital's operations.
  • Golden Jubilee Medical Center: Located near Mahidol University's Salaya Campus, providing additional medical services and facilities.

Museums

Siriraj Hospital houses several medical museums, collectively known as the Siriraj Medical Museum, including:

  • Ellis Pathological Museum
  • Congdon Anatomical Museum
  • Songkran Niyomsan Forensic Medicine Museum
  • Parasitological Museum
  • Sood Sangvichien Prehistoric Museum Laboratory

These museums feature exhibits on anatomy, pathology, forensic medicine, and the history of medicine in Thailand.

Accreditations and Recognitions

Siriraj Hospital has been certified by various international standards, including Hospital Accreditation, Joint Commission International (JCI), ISO, and others, reflecting its commitment to quality medical services, education, and research.

Location

Siriraj Hospital is situated in the Bangkok Noi District of Bangkok, Thailand, on the former Rear Palace grounds.

Contact Information

For more detailed information or specific inquiries, visit their official website.