The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's sport association, in collaboration with various partners, will host the inaugural “the 1st Bang Na Running: Run for the Hospital" marathon event.
This initiative aims to raise funds for acquiring essential medical equipment and facilities for the BMA Bangna Hospital. Dr. Pijaya Nagavajra, president of the Sport Association of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and chairman of BMA Bangna Hospital Foundation, announced the event's details.
Scheduled for January 14, 2024, the event will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). It is jointly organised by the BMA Bangna Hospital Foundation, Bang Na District Office, Bang Na Metropolitan Police Station, and local private sector entities.
Participants can choose from three race categories: a half marathon (21.1 kilometers), a mini marathon (10 kilometers), and a Fun Run (5 kilometers). The registration fees are 850 baht, 750 baht, and 500 baht, respectively. Individuals with disabilities can participate in the Fun Run without any registration charges.
The race will unfold along Debaratna Road in front of BITEC. Every participant completing the race will receive a medal of honor. Additionally, the top performers in the 10-kilometer and 21.1-kilometer races will be honored with the royal trophy by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. To register, interested individuals can visit the THAI RUN website: https://race.thai.run/bangnarunning2024 or register in person at BMA Bangna Hospital.
Since December 2018, BMA Bangna Hospital's Medical Services Department has been operating from its temporary Outpatient Department (OPD) Building. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including general medicine, emergency medicine, dentistry, radiology, diagnosis, wound dressing, and medicine injections. The hospital is expanding its services to meet public demands, including geriatric clinics, vaccination clinics, Thai traditional and alternative medicine clinics, and physical therapy clinics.
In 2023, the hospital served 21,009 patients, with a total of 32,158 medical consultations. For the fiscal year 2024, the hospital has received a budget of 2.45 billion baht for constructing a new building. However, additional funds are required to finance crucial medical facilities and equipment.
For those interested in contributing financially towards the procurement of medical supplies and materials, donation channels are available through the following bank accounts:
- BMA Bangna Hospital Foundation Account: Bank: Krung Thai Bank Branch: Sanphawut Branch Account Number: 180-0-27389-4 (Note: Not eligible for tax deduction)
- BMA Bangna Hospital Account: Bank: Krung Thai Bank Branch: Sanphawut Branch Account Number: 180-0-25814-3 (Note: Eligible for 2-time tax deductions)