Chiengkham Hospital

Reference : MM-1-18-230

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : In Bangkok, Moerman visited Dr. Che:t. Dr. Che:t mentioned that this year the Ministry of Health aimed to build a hospital in Chiengkham district, and allowed doctors overtime to treat outpatients to gain extra income. In the opinion of Dr. Che:t, the construction of roads would lead to the development of the area, such as in education, health and administration. August 19, 1960. Moerman and Jay came to see the sub-district headman in order to monitor progress of the construction of the hospital. The Ministry of Health supported the construction of the hospital, to the amount of 300,000 baht. Residents of Chiang Kham district also supported the construction to the amount of 100,000 baht. They had donated rice to be sold and the profit utilized for this purpose.

Extent and medium : Punch card