Last year (2024), I had the opportunity to document something truly meaningful. The full two-month build of Thailand’s next-generation Mobile Stroke Unit, developed by RMA Special Vehicles in collaboration with Siriraj Hospital and Mahidol University.
I set up multiple time-lapse systems at RMA’s Pattaya facility to capture every step of the process, from bare chassis to the finished mobile hospital. The project was more than just engineering, it was built with one goal in mind: delivering life-saving stroke treatment as fast as possible.
Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in Thailand, and time is critical. These units are equipped with a CT scanner and live-link capabilities to hospital neurologists, allowing treatment to begin during transit.
Everything about the build was focused on efficiency and safety: lightweight materials, battery-powered systems, a self-lifting stretcher, and compact design that allows the vehicle to move fast through Bangkok traffic. It’s the kind of mobile medical tech that saves lives when minutes matter.
I’m proud to have helped tell this story. Not just of innovation, but of service to the Thai people.
