Thai · Body & Health
โรงพยาบาล
rong phayaban
Hospital
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where sick people are treated.
Example
โรงพยาบาลอยู่ข้างสวน
The hospital is next to the park.
Etymology
The term 'โรงพยาบาล' (rong phayaban) combines 'โรง' (rong, meaning 'building') with 'พยาบาล' (phayaban, meaning 'nursing'), originating from early modern Thai reflecting the establishment of medical institutions.
How & Where It’s Used
'โรงพยาบาล' (rong phayaban) is used formally in both spoken and written Thai, specifically in healthcare contexts across all regions.