Bangkok Hospital Headquarters and Tokushukai Medical Corporation Establish Strategic Partnership with Collaboration of International Medical Services and Research Development
Bangkok Hospital Headquarters has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the largest Japanese private medical group, Tokushukai Medical Corporation, to establish a strategic partnership in the fields of healthcare services and human resource development.
H.E. Mr. Masato Otaka (Ambassador of Japan to Thailand),
Dr. Shuzo Kobayashi (Tokushukai Medical Corporation・Executive Director / Shonan Kamakura General Hospital・CEO),
Dr. Shinichi Higashiue (Tokushukai Medical Corporation・Chairman),
Dr. Matinee Maipang (CEO of Bangkok Hospital Group and Hospital Director, Bangkok Hospital),
Dr. Thiravud Khuhaprema (Hospital Director of Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital),
Mr. Ratapong Ambhanwong (Assistant CEO of Bangkok Hospital Group and Hospital Director of Bangkok International Hospital),
Dr. Somboon Kunathikom (Medical Director of Bangkok Hospital Women’s Health and Facility Center)
Dr. Shuzo Kobayashi (Tokushukai Medical Corporation・Executive Director / Shonan Kamakura General Hospital・CEO)
Dr. Shinichi Higashiue (Tokushukai Medical Corporation・Chairman)
The scope of this cooperation includes:
- Training programs for medical professionals
- Clinical case studies and demonstrations
- Telemedicine conferences
- Exchange of academic knowledge
- Co-hosting international medical seminars
Through these initiatives, the two institutions seek to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and sustainable medical services for patients in both Thailand and Japan.
Dr. Metinee Maipeng, CEO of Bangkok Hospital Group and Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Headquarters, expressed her perspective on the partnership:
This collaboration is a significant milestone in advancing the quality of healthcare in both countries. By sharing clinical experience and medical knowledge, we will be able to provide a higher standard of care for our patients. In particular, for expatriates and international travelers, we can establish a seamless system that provides comprehensive support for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up upon the return to their countries or stay abroad, thereby making a sustainable contribution to the international and regional healthcare sector.
Dr. Shinichi Higashiue, Chairman of Tokushukai Medical Corporation, mentioned:
It is a great honor to collaborate with Bangkok Hospital. Based on Tokushukai’s philosophy, “All living being are created equal”, we have pursued the mission aiming for “a society where anyone can receive the best possible medical care anytime, anywhere”. With 83 hospitals across Japan, we have consistently worked to provide high-quality care using the latest technologies. I am confident that we will be able to provide the best possible medical care to patients in both countries by leveraging our strong network and maximizing our resources through this collaboration.
H.E. Mr. Masato Otaka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Thailand, also extended his congratulations:
This partnership reflects the strong and longstanding friendship between Japan and Thailand. Currently, there are approximately 80,000 Japanese residents in Thailand and many of whom use the medical services of the Bangkok Hospital. This partnership is a meaningful step to improve the quality of medical care and promote the effective exchange of medical knowledge and resources between Japan and Thailand.
The signing of this MOU is not only the beginning for new international medical cooperation, but also a symbol of the deep and enduring friendship between Japan and Thailand. Cooperation will continue with the common goal of delivering truly high quality medical care to the people of both countries. Sharing the common vision delivering truly high-quality medical care to the people of both countries, this collaboration is anticipated to continue.
