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Former Police Chief Opens New Kidney Center at Police Hospital

Former Police Commissioner-General Damrongsak Kittiprapas opened a new 38-million-baht Kidney Center at the Police Hospital in Bangkok on November 3, 2026. Funded by Damrongsak and his Police Cadet Class 38 alumni, the center adds hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant services to boost care for officers, their families, and the public.

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On November 3, 2026, at the Police Hospital and Civil Servant Rehabilitation Building, Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas, former Commissioner-General, presided over the opening ceremony of the Kidney Center at the Police Hospital. The center received 38 million baht in funding from Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas and classmates from Police Cadet Class 38, including Natthaphol Hongsrisuk and Phattharaphan Hongsrisuk, to upgrade and develop the kidney center and expand medical service capacity.

Attending the ceremony were Pol. Gen. Manu Mekhom, Pol. Gen. Pricha Charoensahayanon, Pol. Gen. Montri Yimyaem, Pol. Lt. Gen. Anucha Ramyanan, Assistant Commissioner-General, classmates from Police Cadet Class 38 Natthaphol Hongsrisuk and Phattharaphan Hongsrisuk, along with Pol. Lt. Gen. Kasem Rattanasumawong, Director of the Police Hospital (Special Grade 8), Pol. Col. Dr. Panwadee Rattanasumawong, Deputy Director (Special Grade 7), Pol. Col. Dr. Samart Muangsi, Deputy Director (Special Grade 7), Pol. Col. Dr. Ratchaya Buronphiman, Deputy Director (Special Grade 7), Pol. Col. Dr. Ekkalak Deeroongroj, Deputy Director (Special Grade 7), and the hospital's executive committee.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Kasem Rattanasumawong, Director of the Police Hospital, reported on the hospital's mission to provide medical services to police officers, their families, and the public. He emphasized the importance of developing the kidney disease service system to enhance diagnostic, treatment, and comprehensive patient care capabilities, as well as promoting prevention and slowing kidney deterioration. The Kidney Center provides comprehensive services across three units: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Kidney Transplant.

He expressed gratitude to Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas and the Police Cadet Class 38 alumni, including Natthaphol Hongsrisuk and Phattharaphan Hongsrisuk, for their support in developing the Kidney Center, calling it a generous act that will greatly benefit the Police Hospital and its patients. The Police Hospital is committed to managing the Kidney Center for maximum benefit, prioritizing treatment quality, patient safety, and patient-centered care.

After the ceremony, Pol. Lt. Gen. Kasem Rattanasumawong and the executive committee escorted Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas and his delegation on a tour of the new Kidney Center.

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