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5 June 2024

Youth Leadership Development Training on Reproductive Health

In the morning of 5 June, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, delivered a welcome speech during a meeting to explain the importance of continuous and sustainable implementation of activities under the project to develop girl youth leaders on reproductive health in educational institutions (Girls Act), supported by AFH Thailand. The event was held in the main meeting room, Somdet Uppatham Building, PPAT Headquarters, Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 44, Bangkok….

30 May 2024

Joining the network to promote equality – Thailand Pride @Bangkapi

On 29 May, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, together with Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, Advisor to the PPAT Director, joined the press conference for Thailand Pride @Bangkapi. This event was held to mark the occasion of Pride Month in June, an annual celebration of the rights, dignity, and equality of the LGBTIQN+ community. The event was organized by Thailand Pride and represented a collaborative effort of communities, civil society, the private sector, public sector, and international organizations…

28 May 2024

MSDHS and PPAT joining forces to promote family planning and population development across all age groups

On 27 May, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) and the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand under the patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother (PPAT) co-organized an academic seminar titled “Family Planning and the Development of Quality of Life Across All Age Groups,” to raise awareness among people of all ages about the importance of family planning, aiming toward achieving quality families and promoting quality births. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and…

28 May 2024

PPAT Annual General Meeting 2023

On 26 May, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand held its 54th Annual General Meeting for the year 2023. Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Vice President of the Association, graciously presided over the opening ceremony. Also in attendance were Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association; Ms. Penpan Chittasenee, Treasurer; and Ms. Dadchaneeya Ruttanasiri, Registrar, along with the 17th-term Executive Committee members, PPAT members, and staff. The meeting took place in the main conference room of the Somdej Uppatham…

14 May 2024

TV program recording to promote the academic seminar

Earlier this morning (14 May 2024), Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, together with Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, M.D., Board Member of the Association, participated in the recording of the television program “Rak Muang Thai” (Love Thailand), which airs on TNN. The show is hosted by Dr. Thaniya Pongsiri and discussed the topic “Family Planning and the Development of Quality of Life Across All Age Groups” to promote the Association and the upcoming academic seminar under the…

26 April 2024

MSDHS and PPAT planning academic seminar

On 26 April, Mr. Anan Dontree, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, chaired a preparatory meeting for the academic seminar titled “Family Planning and the Development of Quality of Life Across All Age Groups.” The meeting was held with Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, together with Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, Advisor to the Director of PPAT; Ms. Nattakarn Yimrit, Deputy Director of the Association; Ms. Saneekarn Rosmontri, Research and Project…

15 April 2024

Baan Hormlamduan receiving an award for private elderly care facilities that benefit society

A short while ago (5 April), Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, represented the elderly care or dependent care facility Baan Hormlamduan, which is operated by the PPAT, to receive the award for a private elderly care facility that benefits society on the occasion of National Elderly Day and Family Day 2024. The award was presented by Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. The event was organized by…

11 April 2024

Warm atmosphere!! Baan Hormlamduan holds a Songkran water-pouring blessing activity

Recently (11 April 2024), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand, through the elderly care or dependent care facility Baan Hormlamduan, held the “Water-Pouring Blessing Activity for Songkran Festival 2024.” The event was honored by Rear Admiral Dr. Wasin Bamrungcheep, advisory board member for elderly care service center; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of the Association; Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, Advisor to the Executive Director of PPAT, together with the executive team, staff of the Association, residents, and their families….

29 March 2024

MSDHS and PPAT Preparing on Academic Seminar

On the morning of 29 March 2024, Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), chaired a planning meeting for an academic seminar titled “Family Planning and the Development of Quality of Life Across All Life Stages.” Joining the meeting were Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director; Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, Advisor to the Executive Director; Khun Nuttakan Yimrit, Deputy Executive Director; Khun Saneekan…

15 March 2024

PPAT Participating in India Meeting to Advance Biomedical HIV Prevention

From 11–14 March 2024, PPAT—represented by Khun Saneekan Rosamontri, Research and Development Manager; Khun Pitsamai Chailark, Senior Programme Officer for the Northern Region; and Khun Nakarin Tuyduang, Project Officer for the Northeastern Region—participated in the Inception Meeting of the Consortium to Advance Access to New HIV Prevention Products (CAAPP) held in New Delhi, India. Participants included representatives from seven countries: India, Nepal, Malaysia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, and Thailand. The meeting provided knowledge-sharing and experience exchange in preparation for implementing…

12 March 2024

FPOP Visiting PPAT to Exchange and Improve Administrative Structure

During 11–12 March, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, together with Ms. Dadchaneeya Ruttanasiri, Registrar; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director; Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, Advisor to the Executive Director; Khun Nuttakan Yimrit, Deputy Executive Director; Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa, Project Manager; Khun Kornrawee Sanduang, Manager of Baan Hormlamduan Elderly Care Center; and Khun Panatphong Noradee, Knowledge Management and Public Relations Manager, welcomed and held a benchmarking meeting with executives from the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines…