Prime Minister Leads Merit-Making Ceremony to Support Ranong Hospital

On September 26, 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul led a 'Thod Pha Pa' merit-making ceremony at Wat Suwannakhiriwihan in Ranong province. The event was organized to collect donations for the procurement of essential medical equipment for Ranong Hospital.

Key government officials, including Minister of Public Health Phatthana Phromphat, the First Deputy President of the Senate, and various provincial administrators from the southern region, joined over 1,000 participants in the ceremony. The religious proceedings were presided over by the Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Ranong, Phra Ratcharanangkawachiramuni.

For residents and visitors in the region, this event highlights ongoing efforts to improve public healthcare infrastructure in southern Thailand. While the ceremony successfully gathered community support and government attention, the specific types of medical equipment to be purchased and the total amount of funds raised have not yet been publicly disclosed. Residents seeking information on hospital service upgrades or future facility improvements should monitor official announcements from the Ministry of Public Health or the Ranong Hospital administration. The event underscores the role of community-led fundraising in supplementing public health resources in provincial areas.