To prevent diseases and reduce mortality rates, ThaiBev, in collaboration with a team of medical experts from Chulalongkorn Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society, the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital, and the public health network in Kamphaeng Phet Province and nearby areas, organized the “Colorectal Cancer and Liver Cancer Screening Program for the Public” for the third time in 2024. For the screening, the program used colonoscopy and liver cancer, fatty liver, and cirrhosis detection through abdominal ultrasound and fibroscan. A total of 697 people were screened at Khanu Woralaksaburi Hospital in Kamphaeng Phet Province.

• Colorectal and rectal cancer screening: 180 out of a total of 315 people who underwent the screening showed abnormal results. Three cases were suspected of having colorectal cancer, and biopsy results are pending for confirmation.
• Liver cancer screening: 382 at-risk individuals were screened, of whom 94 showed urgent abnormal results. Six people were found to have liver masses and were referred for CT scans. The remaining participants are awaiting further treatment from internal medicine specialists and will be scheduled for follow-up appointments.

Since its establishment in 2006, the Chang Medical Clinic has served communities around the factory in Kamphaeng Phet Province and in nearby provinces.

This gives local people the opportunity to access treatment and care at efficient medical facilities. There is no charge for examinations and other procedures; with the patients having to pay only for medicines, at cost price.

The Chang Medical Clinic is staffed by 19 specialized medical professionals, including experts in orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, pediatric cardiology, otolaryngology, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and integrative medicine (acupuncture clinic). These specialists provide care based on a monthly schedule. So far, 105,019 patients have received treatment at the clinic.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, as the Director of the Heart Foundation of Thailand, supports and promotes the foundation’s three main missions: basic life support through CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training; the Three Four Keys to a Good Heart Project (food, emotions, exercise, air); and the Jump for Heart Virtual Challenge. In addition, he has continuously supported numerous activities carried out by the foundation.

On 5^th August, 2024, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Royal Patron of the Heart Foundation of Thailand, was provided with an overview of the foundation’s activities and accomplishments for 2024 at its 42nd AGM. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, on behalf of the Executive Committee, received a royal plaque as a recognition for his support to the Heart Foundation of Thailand. ThaiBev supports the organization of Basic Life Support through CPR training to equip the public with the correct knowledge and skills to perform CPR, and how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in emergencies.

A total of 1,010 people, including students, have attended the training. During Sustainability Expo (SX) 2024 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, ThaiBev donated 72 AED devices, valued at 3,600,000 Baht, to the Heart Foundation of Thailand under Royal Patronage in support of the “AED for Life” project. In observance of World Heart Day, ThaiBev supported the organization of a mini-marathon and fun run on 1st September, 2024 to raise public awareness of the importance of health care and the prevention of heart and vascular diseases. The event also served as a fundraiser for the heart surgery project for underprivileged patients. and 1,184 participants took part in the activities at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit Park, Chatuchak Park and Wachirabenchathat Park.