Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital
It is also a leading traditional Thai medicine hospital and plans to develop into a major hub in ASEAN. The hospital operates the Abhaibhubejhr Day Spa, Abhaibhubejhr Osot (lit. 'Abhaibhubejhr Pharmacy') and provides Thai massage services during the day.
History
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In 1909, Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr (Choom Abhaiwongse), royal commissioner of Monthon Burapha and the Governor of Phra Tabong Province, ordered the construction of the building by the French architectural company, Howard Erskine, to resemble the governor's residence in Battambang. The purpose was to serve as a royal residence for King Chulalongkorn in the event he visited Prachinburi Province. King Chulalongkorn died in 1910 before it was completed. It was used during the reign of King Vajiravudh instead and was bestowed as a wedding gift to the king and Princess Suvadhana. Following his exile in England, the land was donated to the 2nd Military District, Prachinburi Province to build Prachinburi Hospital. Until 1943 when road access was provided, the hospital was accessible only by water. The hospital was renamed "Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital" on 20 June 1966 and came under the patronage of both Princess Suvadhana and her daughter, Princess Bejaratana.
In 1990, the Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building was registered as an ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture. In 1994, the building was significantly refurbished and The Thai Traditional Medicine Museum was set up inside the building.
See also
References
- ^ "CPIRD". Archived from the original on 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ "Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital to Be Developed as a Thai Traditional Medical Hub in ASEAN". Archived from the original on March 27, 2022.
- ^ "A heritage of good health". Bangkok Post. 2016-02-18. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "CPA Prachinburi".
- Article incorporates material from the corresponding article in the Thai Wikipedia.