Bangkok: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) marked a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Cancer Institute, aiming to establish a cancer screening center. The center, expected to open by the end of 2027, is projected to serve 60,000 users annually. As MRTA celebrated its 34th anniversary, MCOT (Modernine TV) extended its congratulations.
According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, along with Minister of Public Health, Mr. Pattana Promphat, presided over the lease agreement signing for a multi-purpose building at the MRTA station of the Orange Line electric train project, which runs from the Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri (Suwinthawong). The project aims to reduce cancer deaths by 30% over 30 years and is slated for completion by the end of 2027.
Mr. Kajphan Udomthampak, Governor of MRTA, outlined that the collaboration involves leasing 1,357.78 square meters within a multi-purpose building and 682 square meters of surrounding space at MRTA stations to the National Cancer Institute for medical services. The 20-year contract includes a rental fee of 2 million baht per year, fixed for the first three years, emphasizing the project's public health benefits. This initiative is also expected to increase Orange Line usage significantly.
In addition to the MOU signing, Mr. Pipat and Mr. Pattana signed a congratulatory message celebrating MRTA's 34th anniversary. Throughout the morning, various government and private sector organizations, including executives from MCOT Public Company Limited, conveyed their best wishes to MRTA on this occasion.