A consecration ceremony was held for the construction of the new National Cancer Institute branch in Bang Khun Thian. The land was donated by the Kanungsukasem family, gifting about 90 rai valued at over one billion baht.
On 4 September 2026, the Facebook page "National Cancer Institute" posted photos and a message about the consecration ceremony held on 2 September at the new Bang Khun Thian branch construction site, to bring good fortune and boost morale among staff before official construction begins.
This land was generously donated by Khun Uraisri Kanungsukasem and her family. The donation aims to enhance cancer patient care capacity to meet rising demand, while upgrading treatment, research, and academic standards to international levels. It also supports expanding medical services to keep pace with increasing needs, promoting public access to quality care and improving long-term patient quality of life.
Reports state that the Kanungsukasem family's donated land for the new Bang Khun Thian branch covers about 90 rai, valued at over 1 billion baht.
