The Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province, representing the people of Ubon Ratchathani, expressed thanks to the Samitaman family for donating 66 rai of land, valued at an estimated minimum of 1 billion baht, to Warinchamrap Hospital for the construction of a future medical center.
Facebook pageUbon Ratchathani Provincial Public Relations OfficeA post stated that at 3:00 p.m. on 7 May 2026, Narong Thepsena, Governor of Ubon Ratchathani, along with Dr. Piyawat Angkavanich, Director of Warinchamrap Hospital; Thanarat Suphaphan, Head of the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Office; and Somthida Chakreng, Provincial Public Relations Officer, visited to encourage and express gratitude to the Samitaman family for donating 66 rai of land to Warinchamrap Hospital to build a medical center and support future expansion of healthcare services.
The donors are Ms. Praphit Samitaman, Ms. Narumon Samitaman, Ms. Laddawan Samitaman, and Ms. Kannika Samitaman, all heirs of Lieutenant Pin and Mrs. Wichian Samitaman, a family with longstanding contributions to Ubon Ratchathani's healthcare sector.
Previously, the Samitaman family donated 33 rai of land in 1984 to build Warinchamrap Hospital, and this recent donation of an additional 66 rai continues their legacy of giving for public benefit.
Initially, the newly donated land is valued at no less than 1 billion baht, based on appraisal prices and the area's potential in Ubon Ratchathani. It will be used for medical and healthcare development projects to accommodate increasing patient numbers and enhance service quality for residents of Warinchamrap District and nearby areas.
Narong Thepsena, Governor of Ubon Ratchathani, said on behalf of the people of the province, "We sincerely thank the Samitaman family for their generous and noble donation of valuable land for the public good. This land will be a key foundation for developing a future medical center, helping to reduce overcrowding in healthcare facilities, improve treatment capabilities, and raise the quality of life by providing more efficient and accessible healthcare services to the community."
This donation exemplifies social sacrifice and reflects the power of sharing that brings sustainable benefits to Ubon Ratchathani and its people in the long term. The site is expected to be developed into a modern medical center offering specialized treatments and expanding healthcare access comprehensively across the region.
Reporters noted that after this story was shared, many members of the public expressed their blessings and appreciation for the donation.