Dr. Pongthorn Kiattidamrongwong, Director of Project Management at Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), said that receiving ICHOM certification reflects BDMS's commitment to maintaining international healthcare standards. ICHOM has established a set of standard indicators to evaluate treatment outcomes important to patients.
These include symptoms, recovery, quality of life, and long-term results, supporting a Value-Based Healthcare approach that involves holistic care by multidisciplinary teams and the application of advanced medical technology.
Continuous monitoring of health outcomes ensures patients receive the most effective treatment, recover quickly, and return to daily life with quality. This elevates Thailand's healthcare standards sustainably on the global stage, focusing on genuine quality and value for patients.
Among BDMS's 18 hospitals preparing to apply for ICHOM international certification, the following have received ICHOM Level 1 certification (Q1 2026):
- Bangkok Heart Hospital for Heart Failure
- Bangkok Phuket Hospital for Heart Failure
- Bangkok International Hospital for Stroke
- Bangkok Sanamchan Hospital for Stroke
- Bangkok Muang Ratch Hospital for Stroke
- Phyathai 1 Hospital for Stroke
- Phyathai 2 Hospital for Stroke
Previously, in 2025, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital became the world's first hospital to receive ICHOM Level 2 certification for Coronary Artery Disease and Stroke, and Level 1 certification for Heart Failure and Diabetes.
Additionally, Watanosoth Cancer Hospital received ICHOM Level 2 certification for Breast Cancer in 2025, also as the first hospital worldwide to earn this recognition.
Work Café Ms. Pojanee Kongkalai, Assistant Managing Director of Personal Banking at Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, said the bank aims to enhance customer experience to align with modern lifestyles. Therefore, it created Work Café at the Sillic House branch as a space offering more than financial transactions—providing learning, experience, relaxation, and meaningful time under the concept "A Taste of Perspective." This inspires customers towards sustainable financial planning with new services and activities including:
- Private Financial Planning Coaching offering personalized financial advice, financial health check-ups, and confidence-building planning by professional financial advisors for all Bangkok Bank customers.
- Private Meeting Rooms available for business appointments, accommodating various customer needs.
- Workshops and events hosted by the bank and leading partners to update financial knowledge trends and open new opportunities. These activities rotate throughout the year and customers can find details and register at Work Café Sillic House branch.
The space also offers relaxation through Café & Chill serving quality coffee from BEANS Coffee Roaster, featuring exclusive signature drinks at this branch such as Active Blend—refreshing espresso with soda and fruit syrup—and Truthful Brew—smooth espresso blended with milk, caramel, and almond. The workspace complements coffee sipping, relaxation, work, or business discussions. Work Café at Sillic House provides a new banking experience integrating lifestyle and finance, open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:00.
Coffee Truck Thai Beans Coffee Company opened a platform for new students to develop creative ideas through an exclusive workshop for the final 10 teams of the graphic design contest “Beans Thai…Design Anything Is Possible.” The contest attracted over 300 teams nationwide. Finalists must develop Coffee Truck design concepts under the theme of creating a Brand Experience reflecting the identity of Beans Thai Coffee. Winners will receive scholarships totaling 690,000 baht and the opportunity to develop their work into a real Coffee Truck that will travel nationwide to deliver new experiences to consumers.