Today (September 7, 2026), Dr. Kitti Rattanasombat, Acting Director of Walailak University Hospital, along with the executive team, department heads, and staff, welcomed the assessment committee from the Medical Technology Council. The visit marks the occasion of the Medical Laboratory Department undergoing its 1st Re-Laboratory Accreditation assessment for quality systems according to medical technology standards.
On 1 September 2026, Walailak University Hospital officially opened the Walailak Retina and Ocular Imaging Center (WRiC), a specialized center established to strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of retinal and eye diseases, particularly for patients with complex conditions who require timely and advanced care. The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Kitti Rattanasombat, Acting
Today (August 26, 2026), Walailak University Medical Center (WUMC) officially launched its latest healthcare innovation, “Rapid Approval for Faster Medication: Enhancing the Drug Approval Process with WUH FAST,” at the WU Innovation Day 2026. The project was presented by Dr. Panuwat Kongserinon, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon. The WUH FAST system was developed to streamline the medication
On August 25, 2026, Dr. Panuwat Kongserinon, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, represented Walailak University Medical Center (WUMC) in receiving the honorary “Model Service Unit Award for Outstanding Accuracy in Disbursement (Very Good Level)” in the category of Non-Ministry of Public Health/Private Hospitals. The award presentation took place during the Clarification Meeting on the Inpatient Compensation Audit
On 23 July 2026, Walailak University Hospital welcomed a team of surveyors from the Healthcare Accreditation Institute (Public Organization) (HAI) for a Surveillance Survey, led by Dr. Tulakan Mukkun and Miss Tussanee Thongmak. The survey was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Urai Jaraeprapal, Vice President of Walailak University overseeing Walailak University Hospital, together with the
Personnel from the Accident and Emergency Department of Walailak University Hospital (WUH) participated in the Full-Scale Emergency and Contingency Exercise at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, held from July 2 to 3, 2026. This joint exercise with relevant agencies utilized real-world simulations to practice incident response protocols in accordance with safety standards and to enhance effective
Today (June 18, 2026), the Nursing Division of Walailak University Hospital organized a workshop on Palliative Care Guidelines. This workshop was convened to integrate palliative care principles into patient management, with a primary focus on alleviating physical, psychological, social, and spiritual suffering. Furthermore, it aims to enhance the quality of life for both patients and
Walailak University Hospital, in collaboration with Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, has successfully performed surgery on a 34-year-old female patient with a choledochal cyst, marking an important milestone in the advancement of hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) surgery services in Upper Southern Thailand. A choledochal cyst is a rare congenital abnormality of the biliary system that
On May 20, 2026, Walailak University Hospital conducted its first Business Continuity Plan (BCP) simulation. The drill was collaboratively executed by the Working Committee on Information Security Management (HAIT Category 3), the Information Technology Department, and relevant departments. The primary objective of this exercise was to validate the readiness of the continuity plan and evaluate
Nakhon Si Thammarat – Today (May 20, 2026), the executive team of Walailak University Hospital, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Urai Jareonreaparp, Vice President of Walailak University supervising the Medical Center, and Dr. Kitti Rattanasombat, Acting Director, alongside fellow executives and department heads, warmly welcomed the Walailak University Committees. The visiting delegation comprised the Personnel