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Phon Sangsingkeo
Psychiatrist

Phon Sangsingkeo

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Advancing humane mental-health care in Thailand.

Hospital reform · Magsaysay recognition

Born
24 April 1907
Birthplace
Khemarat
Died
1980

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Phon Sangsingkeo

Phon Sangsingkeo was a Thai physician who helped reform psychiatric institutions. His approach emphasised patients’ dignity and the social conditions affecting mental health.

Early life

Medical training

Attended Suankularb College and completed medicine at Chulalongkorn University.

Career

  1. 1929

    Public health service

    Joined the Department of Health.

  2. 1935

    Hospital leadership

    Became assistant director of the mental hospital in Thonburi.

  3. 1942

    Director

    Took charge of the hospital and a government division overseeing mental institutions.

Contributions

Hospital reform

Improved patient facilities and introduced gardens and more welcoming surroundings.

Magsaysay recognition

Received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service.

Beyond work

Training others

Helped send doctors and nurses abroad to strengthen Thailand’s mental-health services.

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