(1) The Early Radiology Equipment
Minors' Prison (Currently Department of Corrections)
“Chest X-ray machine”
Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok
“Chest X-ray machine”
Klang Hospital, Saint Louis Hospital, and Nursing Home Hospital, Bangkok
“Chest X-ray machine”
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok
“Chest X-ray machine”
Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok
“Chest X-ray machine”
McCormick Hospital, Chiang Mai “Chest X-ray machine” “At present, the machine is located at Doctor Prince Museum, Chiang Mai Province.”
“Received a royal donation from Somdet Phra Mahitalathibet Adunyadejwikrom Phra Borommaratchachanok”
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Established the Nuclear Medicine Department at Siriraj Hospital and installed the first gamma camera and began diagnostic procedures using radioactive isotopes such as Au-198, I-131, and Br-82.
Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Under the supervision of
Professor Dr. Dutsadee Prapaswat
Chulalongkorn Hospital
The Thai Red Cross Society installed the first gamma camera in the Nuclear Medicine Division.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (at the time was the crown prince) graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the first three-dimensional Superior re SPECT Imaging System at the Division of Nuclear Medicine.
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok
The Division of Nuclear Medicine installed Thailand’s first Hologic Bone Densitometer for bone mineral density measurement.
The project was pioneered by Professor Emeritus Dr. Makumkrong Posayajinda
Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth
Installed the first PET/CT scanner in Thailand.
Phramongkutklao Research Institute
Installed the second PET/CT scanner in Thailand.
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Installed the third PET/CT scanner in Thailand.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Installed the fourth PET/CT scanner in Thailand.
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Initiated Thailand’s first robotic thyroid cancer treatment service using radioactive iodine (I-131). The project was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaneungnit Kingphet, head of the robotic systems development team.
(2) First National or Regional Services in Thailand
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
His Majesty King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) graciously presided over the official opening ceremony of Chulalongkorn Hospital on 30 May B.E. 2487 (1944). At that time, the X-ray machines used gas-filled tubes (“gas tube” type) and were installed in operating rooms.
Major Sakdapolrak (Lek Thammasaroj) had the honor of taking X-ray photographs of the king and also participated in the hospital’s opening ceremony.
Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital
Opened a radiology service unit by Professor
Dr. Luangphinphak Phitthayaphet
Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital
Radiation therapy was first introduced for the treatment of skin diseases under the direction of Prof. Dr. Amnuay Semrasut.
In 1935,
Radiation therapy was subsequently introduced for the treatment of cancer under the direction of Prof. Dr. Amnuay Semrasut.
Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital
Professor Emeritus Dr. Romsai Suwanik established the Nuclear Medicine Unit within the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital for diagnosis, treatment, and research, the first unit of its kind in Thailand. It utilized Radioiodine for the diagnosis of thyroid diseases and the treatment of hyperthyroidism and differentiated thyroid cancer, Radiogold for the treatment of metastatic cancer, and Radiophosphorous for the treatment of blood disorders such as leukemia and polycythemia vera.
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
The Nuclear Medicine Unit (formerly known as the Isotope Unit) was established in June by Associate Professor Dr. Taweep Nopparat, who served as the Head of the Unit, with Associate Professor Dr. Wichai Posayajinda serving as an assistant.
The unit developed various operations, such as procurement of necessary equipment for evaluating thyroid gland function, treating toxic goiter (hyperthyroidism), and treating pleural effusion (fluid in the lungs).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweep Nopparat
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
The Department of Radiology was established by Professor Dr. Dusadee Prapasawat, who served as its first Head of Department. Initially, the department provided services using two X-ray machines.
Professor Dr. Dusadee Prapasawat
Department of Radiology, Chiang Mai University
Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital
Proceeded with the separation of the Radiology Department into 3 units, namely:
1. Diagnostic Radiology Unit
2. Therapeutic Radiology Unit
3. Isotope Radiology Unit
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Established the Department of Radiology, which consisted of 2 divisions: the Division of Diagnostic Radiology, and the Division of Therapeutic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
There were 3 founding medical faculty members: Professor Dr. Tawee Boonchote, Dr. Koontol Sundaravej, and Professor Dr. Kavee Tungsubutra.
Professor Dr. Tawee Boonchote served as the first Head of Department.
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkhla University
The Department of Radiology was established by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongdee Sooktomya, who served as the first Head of Department. It provided diagnostic radiology, therapeutic radiology, and nuclear medicine services by radiologists—namely Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongdee Sooktomya and Prof. Dr. Vimol Sooktomya—for the first time in Southern Thailand.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongdee Sooktomya
Prof. Dr. Vimol Sooktomya
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
The first interventional radiology procedure in Thailand was performed, specifically an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) embolization in the brain, conducted by Prof. Dr. Vara Vaewsorn.
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
The Nuclear Medicine Unit was established, with the support from Assist. Prof. Dr. Netrchaleao Sanphitak.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Initiated neuro-interventional radiology service to treat patients for the first time in Thailand. The team was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wiyada Phoopat and Prof. Emeritus Dr. Suttisak Suthipongchai, treating patients with nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Suttisak Suthipongchai, in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worawut Janyavanich, a neurosurgeon, created an experimental A-V fistula in a dog lab for testing purposes.
This involved the experimental use of a detachable balloon before its actual clinical application in treating carotid-cavernous fistula and performing vessel sacrifice in human patients.
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
The Division of Nuclear Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital separated from the Division of Therapeutic Radiology.
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Established the Emergency Radiology Division to provide services to patients in the emergency department and to train residents specializing in Diagnostic Radiology and General Radiology specifically in emergency radiology. It was the first unit of its kind in Thailand.
The Royal College of Radiologists of Thailand
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal College of Radiologists of Thailand, in collaboration with Jf Advance Med Co., Ltd., established the “RadioVolunteer” project to interpret chest X-ray images for inmates in correctional institutions and the underprivileged. Assist. Prof. Dr. Nitra Piyavisetpat served as the project leader.
(3) Training or Association
(4) The Origin of the First Journal or Manuscript
(5) Hosting International Events
Radiological Society of Thailand
Prof. Dr. Khuntawan Suravongse Bunnag served as the Chairperson of the Academic Section and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Radiology for the Radiological Society of Thailand.
Radiological Society of Thailand
The Radiological Society of Thailand hosted The 4th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology at the Hyatt Central Plaza, Bangkok. Prof. Dr. Romsai Suwanik served as the Organizing Chairman.
Thai Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
The first issue of the Journal of Thai Association of Radiation Oncology was published. The Editor-in-Chief was Dr. Kasem Jongsiriwat.
รังสีวิทยาสมาคมแห่งประเทศไทย และ ราชวิทยาลัยรังสีแพทย์แห่งประเทศไทยRadiological Society of Thailand and The Royal College of Radiologists of Thailand
1984: Initiated the publication of the journal.
The ASEAN Journal of Radiology (printed edition) was established. The Editor-in-Chief was Prof. Dr. Kawee Tungsubutra.
Radiological Society of Thailand
The first digital edition of The ASEAN Journal of Radiology was released. The Editor-in-Chief was Assoc. Prof. Wiwatana Tanomkiat.
Radiological Society of Thailand and The Royal College of Radiologists of Thailand
The Radiological Society of Thailand hosted The 21st Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR) at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok. Assist. Prof. Dr. Jaturon Tantiwattana served as the Organizing Chairman, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wiwatana Tanomkiat served as the Academic Chairman.
