Activity

24 July 2023

Sharing Experiences on Sustainable HIV Prevention in Schools

On July 21, PPAT organized a meeting to exchange experiences under the second phase of the HIV Prevention Project for Youth in Schools. The objective was to review the project’s implementation, share best practices tailored to each school’s context, and develop a plan for sustainable continuation. The meeting was held at Cinnamon Residence Hotel and via an online conferencing system. It was attended by representatives from the Bureau of AIDS, TB, and STI under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, as…

5 July 2023

Providing Reproductive Health Education for Visually Impaired Individuals to Enhance Life Quality.

On July 1-2, a team of instructors from PPAT organized a reproductive health education camp for visually impaired youth under a project to develop an inclusive sex education curriculum for youth with visual impairments. This initiative is carried out by the Rajsuda Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. The content focused on reproductive health, preventing unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as sexual rights and reproductive health rights. Participants engaged in interactive learning activities such…

28 June 2023

Field Visit to Support Young Mothers in Chiang Mai

Between June 26-29, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, the registrar of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), along with Mrs. Duangkamol Ponchamni, project manager at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Thailand, Ms. Naphaphat Panma, senior district officer of Mae Ai district, Chiang Mai, and network organizations, attended a meeting with the project working team, community leaders, educational institutions, teachers, volunteers from PPAT, and other stakeholders. The meeting focused on planning collaborative work for the project “Empowering Youth…

28 June 2023

PPAT Khon Kaen Medical Clinic Participates in Isan Pride Parade

On June 24th, 2023, PPAT Khon Kaen Medical Clinic participated in the Isaan Pride 2023: Inclusiveness: Equality for All in Isaan. The event aimed to raise awareness about the diversity of people, identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+). It also served as a social movement advocating for issues such as equal marriage rights, gender identity recognition, bodily autonomy, and reproductive health rights, including access to safe and legal abortion services. The parade, which took place in Khon Kaen’s…

23 June 2023

PPAT Executive Director Meets Ministry of Interior Officials to Strengthen Collaboration

On Friday, June 23, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, led a working group in discussions with Mr. Soramongkhon Mangalasiri, Director of the Foreign Affairs Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Foreign Affairs Division conference room, focused on collaboration in promoting sexual and reproductive health and family planning in temporary shelters for displaced persons from Myanmar, particularly at Ban Mae La, Tak Province. Additionally, PPAT sought permission to…

19 June 2023

Education on Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Schools

On June 15, educators from PPAT delivered a lecture on preventing sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies, as well as provided risk screening training using the “Guanteen Program,” to students at Donmuangchaturachinda School in Bangkok. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Pansinee Mohdeewang, the school director, and was monitored and evaluated by representatives from the Planning and Information Systems Unit and the Behavioral Prevention Unit of the AIDS, TB, and STI Control Division. This activity was implemented under the…

12 June 2023

Field Education for Youth on STI and Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention in Schools

On June 12, educators from the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand conducted an on-site session at Silacharaphiphat School in Bangkok. The program provided students with knowledge on preventing sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. Additionally, students underwent risk screening through the “Guanteen Program,” with representatives from the Planning and Information Systems Unit and the Behavioral Prevention Unit of the AIDS, Tuberculosis, and STI Control Division of Bangkok monitoring and evaluating the project. This initiative is part of the Phase…

9 June 2023

Advocacy on HIV and unprepared pregnancy in educational institution

On 8th June, PPAT teams lead by the project manager Khun Worachote Lamudthong educate Panyapiwat Technological College’s freshmen on Sexual transmitted disease and preventing unprepared pregnancy. “Participants learned about various effective HIV prevention methods in an engaging and interactive format. The event also featured free HIV and syphilis screening services. This activity was conducted under the project aimed at expanding access to SRHR education and HIV prevention services in educational institutions. Schools interested in organizing similar activities can contact…

6 June 2023

PPAT joined Bangkok Pride 2023

Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) joined #BangkokPride2023 parade to support LGBTQI+ community and promote abortion as well as Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights for ALL. .Despite our key messages, there are many organizations and individuals who campaigns for same-sex marriage, sex toy and sex work decriminalisation and equal rights and treatment to all genders. #LGBTQI#PrideMonth#BangkokPride2023#บางกอกไพรด์#BangkokPride…

5 April 2023

Immunity Building and Knowledge Dissemination to Enhance Life Skill Capacities to Blind People during Covid-19

Dr, Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director, gave the opening remark on 5 April 2023 for the Peer-to-Peer activity under the project Covid-19 Information and Service Accessibility Promotion to Blind People in 4 provinces, which are, Bangkok, Pathumthani, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. The knowledge dissemination key content focuses on life skill under Covid-19 pandemic. There were 85 participants, including blind people and caregivers in which this activity was cooperated by PPAT, Raks Thai and AHF with the instructors from Public…

1 April 2023

Brainstorming!! Advisory Meeting to Scale Up PPAT work

On 1 April 2023, PPAT conducted advisory meeting 2021 – 2025 at PPAT Headquarter Building. The meeting was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luedech Girdwichai, PPAT President, along with attendees, namely, Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Vice President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shayaniss Kono, General-Secretary, Ms. Penpan Chittasenee, Treasurer, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Registrar and council members, which are, Mrs. Panpimol Wipulakorn, Ms. Sirichandra Balakanich, Mrs. Ameenoh Meedsen, Mr. Wichian Neamnom, Asst. Prof. Vorapong Phupong, M.D. Asst. Prof. Sanya Patrachai as…