Investor FAQ
Ratchaphruek Hospital provides patient care with meticulous attention to detail, focusing not only on treating physical symptoms but also emphasizing mental health care. Patients, especially when ill, require extra care and attention, which the hospital understands very well. They meticulously care for patients and have created a hospital atmosphere that feels like home, making patients feel comfortable and likely to recommend the hospital to friends and family.
- Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke, Chest Diseases, Hearing and Balance Disorders
- Internal Medicine Center: Preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment of diseases and disorders in adults
- General Surgery Center, including Men's Health Center and urology care
- Pediatric Center: Care for speech and developmental issues in children
- Orthopedic Surgery Center
- Center for Ear, Nose, and Throat disorders
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Center
- Health Check and Vaccination Center
- Dental Center
- Other services such as emergency examination rooms, rehabilitation clinics post-treatment, and radiology center, etc.
- For IPD cases, the hospital can accommodate 198 beds. By 2025, a new building with a capacity of 100 beds will be opened to accommodate more IPD patients.
- For OPD cases, the hospital has 36 examination rooms, staffed by 26 full-time doctors, 215 part-time doctors, and 196 nurses.
Ratchaphruek Hospital does treat foreign patients, though they currently make up a very small portion of the revenue, around 1.7%. The hospital anticipates an increase in foreign patients in the future, especially from the CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam) group, due to its international standards of care. This makes it convenient for patients from neighboring countries to receive treatment in Khon Kaen, eliminating the need to travel to Bangkok.
The cosmetic surgery hospital is set to open in early 2025. It will be the first cosmetic surgery hospital in the Northeastern region of Thailand. The hospital will also been promoted in neighboring countries (CLMV group). The services of this cosmetic surgery hospital cover all aspects related to cosmetic procedures.
As for skin care services, although plans are in place, due to the high number of existing providers in the Khon Kaen area, the hospital has not yet started operations in this area of service.
- The hospital offers a wide range of services and has many specialists in various fields, making it well-prepared to handle patients in any situation. This capability is especially effective in treating conditions that require immediate attention, such as strokes, leading to greater treatment success compared to other facilities.
- The hospital continuously collects feedback, which helps understand what patients appreciate most about their care. According to statistics, these include:
- Quick and less painful blood tests, thanks to the hospital's training of nurses to be highly skilled in phlebotomy.
- Post-surgical care with special rooms for recuperation, allowing patients to heal physically and mentally before returning home.
- The hospital atmosphere is designed to feel like home and includes a garden, which helps patients feel comfortable and recover faster.
- The hospital consistently surveys patient satisfaction, consistently receiving ratings over 90%.
Ratchaphruek Hospital has experts in various medical fields and has a successful track record in treating a variety of cases, including:
- Treatment of cerebrovascular diseases and stroke
- Internal medicine, with a focus on both preventive care and treatment of diseases and disorders in adults
- Men's health and urological issues
- Pediatric care, including speech therapy and child development
- Treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases
- Obstetrics and gynecology
In addition, the hospital also offers general health check-ups, dental services, and vaccinations.
The plan for the next 5 years is as follows:
- Renovate its old building into a wellness center to accommodate elderly clients and those interested in preventive treatments.
- The hospital will upgrade its existing specialized treatment centers, which primarily focus on complex and challenging diseases, to enhance treatment capabilities. Currently, there are over 200 medical consultants capable of providing advice, treatment, and surgeries.
- Establish more specialized treatment centers by adding more specialists in various fields to provide even more comprehensive care.
- The hospital aims to make Khon Kaen a Medical Hub and Wellness Hub in Northeastern Thailand, promoting health tourism in Khon Kaen and neighboring provinces.
- Plan for the increasing number of foreign patients by allocating doctors, staff, facilities, and treatment plans for more convenient services to international clients, expecting a rise in foreign patients.
- Plan for the growing number of insurance clients by allocating personnel and facilities to cater to individual insurance and social security patients, including constructing a new 100-bed hospital building specifically for social security patients.
- Open a cosmetic surgery hospital.
Furthermore, the hospital is exploring new business opportunities to expand its services to other provinces and is in talks with various businessmen to find opportunities for new business ventures that will help improve and expand the hospital's service offerings.