American Doctor who revolutionised Thai healthcare

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00:00In the 19th century, an American doctor arrived in Siam, not knowing he would change its medical

00:06history forever.

00:07His name was Dr. Dan Beach Baddeley, and his work helped shape modern healthcare in Thailand.

00:13When he arrived in 1835, most treatments were based on tri-channel healing.

00:18Dr. Baddeley introduced Western medicine, performing Siam's first modern surgery by

00:22removing a tumor, something never done before in the country.

00:26He also promoted smallpox vaccinations, protecting people from a disease that had killed many.

00:32Today, his impact is still felt.

00:34The Baddeley Building at Bangkok Christian Hospital honors his work, and the medical

00:38practices he introduced remain part of Thailand's healthcare system.