Philanthropist Donates 1 Billion Baht Land for New Cancer Institute
A philanthropist donated 90 rai of land valued at over 1 billion baht in Bangkok to build a new National Cancer Institute facility, with a groundbreaking ceremony held September 3 to strengthen cancer care capacity and research standards.
A tribute was paid to philanthropist Uraisirikorn Khunsukhakset and family for donating 90 rai of land in Bang Khun Thian, valued at over 1 billion baht, to establish a new National Cancer Institute facility. On September 3, 2026, a groundbreaking blessing ceremony was held at the construction site of the new Bang Khun Thian branch to bring auspicious fortune and boost the morale of workers before formal construction begins. The donation stems from the compassion of Uraisirikorn Khunsukhakset and family, intended to strengthen cancer patient care capacity, meet rising service demands, and elevate treatment, research, and medical standards to contemporary and international levels. The facility marks the beginning of a new chapter in cancer care, establishing a future center of excellence for cancer treatment and better health outcomes for the Thai people at the new National Cancer Institute branch in the Ta Khram subdistrict of Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok.
