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On the past 26 December, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, and project working team participated in a meeting to review and exchange learning with partner networks on the implementation of the “Empowering our Youth Project” to enable youth access to reproductive health and family planning equally and thoroughly, which is operated in Chiang Mai province.To jointly summarize project operations, the outcome of this project shows commitment to promoting the potential of all youth groups comprehensively, including…

In the past morning (23 November), Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, honored to preside over the opening of the training on the topic of Quality of Care (QOC) standards, to develop the quality of services of PPAT Medical Clinics and support staff from all departments to develop knowledge related to work, along with reviewing and updating knowledge related to reproductive health work to be more efficient. At Somdej Uppatham Building, Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand…

On 29 October, PPAT congratulated Ms. Warunee Tungsiri, Deputy Director of the Northeastern Regional Office and Manager of PPAT Khon Kaen Medical Clinic, on the occasion of receiving an honorary plaque from Mr. Teerasak Teekayuphan, Mayor of Khon Kaen Municipality, in recognition of her valuable contributions to the municipality. The award was presented on the occasion of the 88th Anniversary of Khon Kaen Municipality, at the 200-Year Public Park Stage, Bueng Kaen Nakhon, Khon Kaen Province….

From 28–29 October, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of PPAT, presided over the capacity-building training for staff under the project “Personnel Skill Development for Project Development and Proposal Writing.” The event was honored by Khun Duangkamol Ponchamni, Project Manager from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), as guest speaker. The training provided PPAT staff with knowledge on how to develop project proposals that meet current donor demands and challenges, both domestic and international, along with practical workshops. The knowledge…

On 21 October, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) extended its congratulations to three PPAT volunteers Mrs. Chenurwatee Binkuno, Senior Professional Teacher (Level 3), Salamai School, Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province. Mrs. Suwanna Mahama, Chair of the Relief Committee, Su-ngai Padi District, Narathiwat Province. Mrs. Napawan Chaodong, Beauty Business Owner, Khon Kaen Province,on the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Award 2023 at the 2023 National Social Work and Thai Volunteer Day, held to honor and commemorate the…

From October 3–6, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, PPAT Secretary, along with Ms. Penpan Chittasenee, PPAT Treasurer, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, PPAT Director, and the PPAT Chiang Mai team, participated in a meeting to exchange knowledge on maternal and child health care for ethnic minorities and residents in remote areas in Mae Hong Son. The session, organized by the Regional Health Promotion Center 1 in Chiang Mai and UNFPA Thailand and Vietnam, focused on improving access to prenatal and…

On October 6, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Ms. Penpan Chittasenee, and Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham visited the PPAT Chiang Mai office, where they provided guidance and exchanged insights on operational processes and the future development of PPAT’s work. The visit aimed to strengthen the stability of PPAT’s staff and operations in the northern region, with support from Ms. Patcharaporn Leepreecha, Deputy Director of PPAT Northern Regional Office….

From September 26–29, 2023, PPAT’s Deputy Director, Ms. Warunee Tungsiri, and Research and Development Manager, Ms. Saneekan Rosamontri, participated in the closing meeting of the Global Care Consortium for Abortion and Reproductive Self-care in Kenya. This event, organized by 15 global organizations, including Profamilia Colombia and supported by IPPF, featured a presentation by PPAT on telemedicine for self-managed abortion. The discussions included policy advocacy, legal frameworks, technological advancements, and partnership development—essential topics for PPAT’s ongoing work in reproductive health….

From September 9-10, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) Pattani, in collaboration with the Thammasakon Hatyai School for the Blind, organized a training session for visually impaired youth. The program provided knowledge on reproductive health, unplanned pregnancy prevention among adolescents, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS under two key projects: the Sexual Health Promotion and Capacity Building for Visually Impaired Individuals Project and the Enhancing Access to Reproductive Health Knowledge and Services in Educational Institutions and Communities Project….