On April 3, 2025, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), auspiciously held the Main and the Secondary Pillars Raising Ceremony (Groundbreaking Ceremony) for the Intelligent Digital Hub in Medicine (IDHM) Building. The event was graciously presided over by Clinical Prof. Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D., Chairman of the University Council of Mahidol University. In this regard, the ceremony honorably attended by Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, MD, FRCP, President of Mahidol University, along with Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), followed by the faculty advisors, consisting of Emeritus Prof. Dr. Supachai Tangwongsan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarernsri Mitrpanont, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sudsanguan Ngamsuriyaroj, Mrs. Amornrat Chairat, and Mr. Kanitpat Srinuntakul.
In addition, the ceremony was also attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damras Wongsawang, former director of the Computer Center, together with the team of faculty executives, faculty members, and staff of ICT Mahidol, as well as executives and staff from the Project Planning Service Public Company Limited, and the Power Line Engineering Public Company Limited. The ceremony was successfully held at the construction site located on the Rugby – Football field behind Ramathibodi Hospital Nursing Student Dormitories, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
On this occasion, Clinical Prof. Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D., Chairman of the University Council of Mahidol University, initiated the lighting of electric incense and candles to pay homage to the Triple Gem. Subsequently, the presiding monk from Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, along with monks from Wat Yannaweskawan, conducted the religious rites, which included the sprinkling of holy water onto the main pillars and the chanting of auspicious blessings (Chai Mongkol Katha). The chairperson, university executives, and all attendees were then invited to make wishes and scatter ceremonial rice and flower petals around the main pillars at the construction site.
Following the monastic rites, Clinical Prof. Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D., Chairman of the University Council of Mahidol University, along with Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, MD, FRCP, President of Mahidol University, and Dr. Pattanasak Mongkolwat, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), jointly offered the four essential requisites (Chatupacchaya Thaiyatham) to the monks. They then performed the ceremonial water pouring (Kruat Nam) to dedicate merit and received blessings, followed by a final sprinkling of holy water for prosperity and good fortune with all participants.
The Intelligent Digital Hub in Medicine (IDHM) is envisioned as a vital learning resource for developing personnel with expertise in digital technology, as well as to serve as an area for learning combined with real-world practices through the challenges from both public and private sectors. The principal purpose of the establishment of the center is to inspire and enhance the capabilities of students and the Thai public, particularly those lacking opportunities to experience or visit world-class laboratories.
Furthermore, the IDHM will serve as a hub providing opportunities for students, faculty members, and staff from various faculties and institutes under Mahidol University, to engage in study visits and utilize diverse resources for practical works. The hub will also play a central role in integrating digital technology with other disciplines, both within and outside Mahidol University, to support a wide range of projects undertaken by the university, government agencies and private sector – particularly SMEs. It aims to foster cutting-edge innovation that elevates the technological capabilities of both the university and the nation, while also supporting the sustainable development of an international learning economy.
