Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

What Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University does

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital is a public academic medical institution and constituent faculty of Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, established in 1969. It operates Ramathibodi Hospital as a tertiary and quaternary care facility alongside three affiliated medical centers: Sirikit Medical Center (ศูนย์การแพทย์สิริกิติ์) in Pathum Thani, Srisakdirom Medical Center (ศูนย์การแพทย์สมเด็จพระเทพรัตน์) in Bangkok, and Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute (สถาบันการแพทย์จักรีนฤบดินทร์) in Samut Prakan, supplemented by the Ramathibodi Health Space satellite at Paradise Park shopping center. The institution's core technical surface includes the Rama App (mobile platform for appointments, payments, prescription refills, lab results, and medication delivery), an online medical records portal, an e-Learning system, and a YouTube health-education channel (Rama Channel) with 1,000,000 subscribers.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) tiered healthcare services under Faculty Announcement No. 2569/154 covering general ward, special, and premium tiers, with billing via universal coverage and social security schemes plus out-of-pocket and premium payments; (2) undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and hospital administration education programs; and (3) clinical research funded by government agencies, international organizations, and industry sponsors. Customer segments are diversified across general public patients, medical students and trainees, research institutions, and government agencies.

Strategic positioning emphasizes brand authority in specialized medicine, government-aligned participation in national healthcare schemes, and digital extension of patient services through the Rama App and content channels. The institution is pursuing a Strategic Plan 2025-2028 (revised 2026) and has recently invested in international recognition (ASPIRE-to-Excellence Awards 2026), ESG (MU GREEN RANKING 2025), and a community-access satellite at a retail location to broaden reach beyond the academic hospital campus.

Name

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Legal name

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Website

https://ra.mahidol.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital is a public Thai academic medical center under Mahidol University providing tertiary and quaternary care, medical education, and clinical research across a main hospital and three affiliated medical centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Medical Center (Tertiary and Quaternary Hospital Services)

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Health Informatics & Digital Health Programs (EDAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Tertiary hospital services
• Medical education programs
• Clinical research
• Academic medical center
• Quaternary healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services: Tertiary and quaternary medical care services through Ramathibodi Hospital and affiliated medical centers (Sirikit Medical Center, Srisakdirom Medical Center, Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute)
2. Medical Education: Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programs, nursing school, and hospital administration programs
3. Clinical Research: Research funding from government agencies, international organizations, and industry sponsors for clinical trials and medical research

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital is a public academic medical center providing tertiary and quaternary healthcare through Ramathibodi Hospital and three affiliated medical centers (Sirikit, Srisakdirom, Chakri Naruebodindra). It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, runs clinical research and innovation programs, and operates digital patient platforms including the Rama App, an online medical records portal, an E-Learning system, and the Rama Channel health education platform, complemented by community outreach via the Ramathibodi Health Space satellite clinic.

Product overview

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital operates a multi-channel healthcare service ecosystem comprising the Rama App mobile platform (for appointments, payments, lab results, and medication delivery), the Rama Channel YouTube educational platform, an online medical records portal, an E-Learning system for medical education, and satellite health centers including Ramathibodi Health Space at Paradise Park. The hospital also provides extensive clinical services through its main Ramathibodi Hospital and affiliated medical centers (Siriraj Medical Center, Somdej Phra Thepala Medical Center, and Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rama App: Mobile application for patient services including appointments, payments, and medication delivery
• Ramathibodi Health Space
• Rama Channel
• Ramathibodi International Academic Conference (RIAC)
• Ramathibodi Lung Consortium (RLC)

Products and services

• Ramathibodi Hospital (main hospital) Tertiary and quaternary hospital providing general medical, surgical, specialized, and diagnostic services across 20+ clinical departments for patients requiring advanced care.
• Sirikit Medical Center (ศูนย์การแพทย์สิริกิติ์) Affiliated medical center in Pathum Thani extending Ramathibodi's healthcare access through additional specialty outpatient and inpatient services.
• Srisakdirom Medical Center (ศูนย์การแพทย์สมเด็จพระเทพรัตน์) Affiliated medical center in Bangkok extending Ramathibodi's specialty care capacity for the local population.
• Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute (สถาบันการแพทย์จักรีนฤบดินทร์) Affiliated medical institute in Samut Prakan providing additional clinical services and supporting medical education and training capacity.
• Rama App Mobile application enabling patients to book appointments, make payments, track lab results, refill prescriptions, and arrange medication delivery for Ramathibodi Hospital.
• Ramathibodi Health Space @Paradise Park Satellite community health center offering radiology, pain management, and general outpatient consultations at a shopping center for easier community access.
• Online Medical Records System Web-based portal allowing patients to register and access their medical records electronically at Ramathibodi Hospital.
• E-Learning System for Medical Education Digital learning management system providing courses and training materials for medical students and healthcare professionals across the Faculty's education programs.
• Rama Channel (YouTube health education channel) YouTube-based health education content channel with over 1,000,000 subscribers providing health tips, medical information, and hospital announcements.
• Medical Education Programs (undergraduate, postgraduate, residency, fellowship, nursing, hospital administration) Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, residency and fellowship training, Ramathibodi School of Nursing, and Hospital Administration School programs offered through the Faculty of Medicine.
• Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Services Clinical research, drug trials, medical device testing, epidemiological studies, and AI-driven biomarker research conducted through the Clinical Research Center with funding from government agencies, international organizations, and industry sponsors.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thai Red Cross Society (สภากาชาดไทย)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation programs conducted regularly at Ramathibodi Hospital in collaboration with Thai Red Cross, supporting national blood supply needs through organized donation campaigns and mobile blood donation units
• State Railway of Thailand (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial parking rates for Ramathibodi patients and staff at Krung Thep Aphiwat Park, improving accessibility for hospital visitors using public transportation
• Government Pharmaceutical Organization (องค์การเภสัชกรรม)coreOthersHealthcare service collaboration for parking access for Government Pharmaceutical Organization staff at Ramathibodi Hospital facilities
• Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation drive collaboration between hospital and ministry, supporting digital transformation initiatives in public health services

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bangkok Hospital Group (BDMS): Thailand's largest private hospital network offering tertiary and quaternary care across multiple brands. Competes for specialty referrals and premium patients, with greater capital flexibility but no comparable academic/education mission.
• Singapore General Hospital: Singapore's largest public tertiary hospital and a regional referral center. Comparable in clinical specialty breadth and academic/teaching role, though not formally a medical school.
• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Thailand's largest private tertiary hospital and a regional medical tourism leader. Competes with Ramathibodi for premium-tier and international patients in Bangkok, though it operates as a for-profit commercial entity rather than an academic medical center.
• Asan Medical Center: Korea's largest hospital and a leading tertiary referral center. Comparable in clinical specialty depth and academic research output, though operated by a nonprofit foundation rather than as a university medical school.

Direct peers

• Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University: Another leading Thai medical school and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Operates as a public academic medical center offering comparable medical education, tertiary clinical services, and research output in the same Thai market.
• Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University: The other flagship medical faculty of Mahidol University and Thailand's oldest and largest academic medical center. Directly comparable as a public university hospital delivering tertiary care, medical education, and clinical research.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo: Japan's premier academic medical center under the University of Tokyo. Comparable as a flagship public university hospital combining medical education, advanced clinical care, and research across a full spectrum of specialties.
• Severance Hospital, Yonsei University: One of Korea's oldest and largest university hospitals, affiliated with Yonsei University College of Medicine. Closely comparable as a regional academic medical center combining medical school, tertiary hospital, and international patient services.
• National University Hospital (Singapore): Singapore's flagship public academic medical center affiliated with the National University of Singapore. Directly comparable as a regional academic medical center integrating tertiary care, medical school, and translational research.

Others

• Mahidol University (Parent Institution): The parent public university that owns and oversees the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital. Included as an institutional/ecosystem peer rather than a clinical competitor, governing capital allocation and strategic direction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ramachannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/ramathibodi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faculty-of-medicine-ramathibodi-hospital-mahidol-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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