Assumption University and Thainakarin Hospital Explore Future Collaboration

The meeting brought together senior representatives from both institutions:

Thainakarin Hospital delegation

• Clinical Prof. Thipachart Punyaratabandhu, M.D., Hospital Director and Medical Director
• Mr. Pitipat Sihanatkathakul, Organizational Advisor for Information Technology and Marketing
• Mr. Prapat Suthawate, Senior Management Advisor
• Dr. Sithiyos Chandrasakha, M.D., Assistant Medical Director
• Ms.Saijai Selakhun, Deputy Medical Director for Nursing
• Dr. Angsuthorn Thanapipatsatja, Physician, Health Check-up Center
• Dr. Angsuthorn Thanapipatsatja, M.D., Physician at the Health Check-up Center
• Mr. Saw Zin Muang Muang Saw, International Marketing Manager

Assumption University representatives

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kitti Phothikitti, Vice President for Educational Innovation and Graduate Studies
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanintorn Jittawiriyanukoon, Vice President for Research and Academic Services
• Dr. Kitikorn Dowpiset, Vice President for Moral Development Education
• Dr. Satha Phongsatha, Dean, Graduate School of Human Sciences
• Dr. Sansanee Aranyanak Khlaewkhla, Office of Graduate Studies
• Mr. Rangsan Traibutra, Deputy Director, Office of Graduate Studies

During the meeting, both sides presented their institutional strengths and exchanged ideas on areas of mutual interest. The discussion considered possible future cooperation in education, professional development, research, academic services, knowledge exchange, and healthcare-related learning opportunities.

Established in 1993, Thainakarin Hospital is a private healthcare institution in Bang Na, Bangkok, providing specialist services across a wide range of medical fields. The Hospital is advancing its work in complex-disease care, medical technology, and smart-hospital development, creating a natural basis for dialogue with the University’s graduate studies, research, and academic-service communities.

For Assumption University, the discussion reflected a continuing commitment to connect academic learning with professional practice and to develop partnerships that benefit students, faculty members, practitioners, and the wider community. Potential future initiatives may provide opportunities for students and healthcare professionals to share knowledge, gain practical insight, and contribute to new learning experiences.

The visit concluded in a warm and constructive atmosphere, marking a promising first step toward closer institutional cooperation between Assumption University of Thailand and Thainakarin Hospital.