Kantaphong Thongrong

Kantaphong Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain management. He is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. The doctor also founded the PYONG Rehabilitation Group, where he integrates robotics and wearable exoskeletons into therapy.

Clinical Expertise & Methods

Dr. Thongrong focuses on stroke recovery, geriatric rehabilitation, and active aging strategies. He uses non-invasive technologies to improve mobility and reduce pain. His clinical practice includes several interventions:

• Robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training to help patients walk after neurological injury
• Ultrasound-guided injections and hydrodissection — using fluid to release compressed nerves
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for brain therapy
• Advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques
• VR-based cognitive and perception rehabilitation
• Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Design thinking in healthcare innovation
• Hand rehabilitation in neurological diseases
• Treatment of cervical dystonia and hemifacial spasm
• Sports medicine for team physicians

Professional Leadership

• 2023–Present — Head of Rehabilitation, King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, Bangkok
• 2023–Present — CEO and Founder, PYONG Rehabilitation Group, Bangkok
• 2020–Present — Instructor, Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
• 2019–Present — Advisor, Office of Public Relations and Student Affairs, KMITL
• Corporate Trainer for Thailand Management Association (TMA) on workplace wellness

Education and Training

• 2023 — Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine
• 2023 — Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• 2017 — Doctor of Medicine (MD), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• 2025 — Wearable Exoskeleton Clinical Use Workshop, UANGO Headquarters, Italy
• 2025 — MSK Ultrasound Guided Hydrodissection Workshop, Siriraj Hospital
• 2024 — Laser Therapy Master Training Course, International Laser Therapy Academy
• 2024 — Robotic Neurorehabilitation training, Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand
• 2024 — Thai Interventional and Multidisciplinary Pain Management (TIMPs) Symposium

International Experience & Research

Dr. Thongrong collaborates with international centers to adopt robotic rehabilitation standards. In 2025, he studied clinical robotics at Asia University Hospital in Taiwan. He also observed manufacturing at HIWIN Technologies Corp. in Taiwan. The doctor toured Singaporean facilities, including Tan Tock Seng Hospital, to observe geriatric VR applications. Additionally, he visited Ren Ci Community Hospital, Yishun Community Hospital, and NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre.

He serves as the Principal Investigator for a pilot randomized controlled trial on exoskeleton gait training. This study examined subacute stroke patients and was presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand. He also presented research on the correlation between drawing skills and surgical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia.

Recognition & Public Health

The specialist runs a public health education platform with over 100,000 followers. He founded the annual PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 to discuss longevity and rehabilitation. This inaugural summit attracted over 200 attendees. He provides expert guidance as a speaker for Forbes Thailand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His professional honors include:

• 2025 — Nominee for Quality Person of the Year (Business Sector), Thailand
• 2020 — Solo photo exhibition on Rehabilitation Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2020 — Exhibiting Photographer for “Children Who Live with Diabetes” at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
• 2016 — First Prize Winner, Ananda Mahidol Pin Design, awarded by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

Kantaphong Thongrong, M.D. | Dr.PYONG

Physiatrist & Innovator in Rehabilitation Medicine