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On September 2, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) held the exhibition “Moon Blood Festival 2025: diversity of menstruation” under the concept of “Deconstructing old beliefs about menstruation” at the 1st floor hall of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). The objective was to foster a broader understanding of menstruation across diverse dimensions and to provide a platform for youth and LGBTQIA+ artists to share their stories through art. Asst. Prof. Dr.Somjaree Preeyanont, the Secretary-General of the…

Between August 30 and 31, Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa, Project Manager, along with Dr. Ai-yakarn Ai-yakarn, Manager of the PPAT Hat Yai Medical Clinic, led a team of PPAT speakers and volunteers in organizing a youth capacity-building workshop camp. The event, which focused on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) for youth with hearing disabilities, was held at The Palazzo Hotel Bangkok, in collaboration with the Thai Deaf Youth Club. Ms. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, Director of the Public Sector Management Development Group, Department…

This afternoon (August 7), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) welcomed the participants of the workshop “Towards Inclusive Care: Strengthening health services for LGBTQIA+,” which was organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the Family Planning Association of India (FPA India). On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr.Somjaree Preeyanont, the Secretary-General of the Association, along with Mrs.Duangkamol Ponchamin, the Registrar, and the PPAT management team, extended a warm welcome. They also gave a presentation on the association’s…

Earlier this morning (August 5), Assoc. Prof., Naval Lt. Manopchai Thamkhantho, the President of the Association, presided over the opening of the workshop “Towards Inclusive Care: Strengthening health services for LGBTQIA+.” The meeting was organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and the Family Planning Association of India (FPA India) and is being held at the Amari Hotel Bangkok from August 5–7, 2025. The objective of this conference is to monitor and evaluate the progress of the project…

This afternoon (July 29th), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), represented by Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa, Project Manager, and project staff, collaborated with the Just Be Happy Club and the Smart Kids Club of the Student Affairs Office at Rangsit University to host an activity. The event featured a mobile unit offering voluntary HIV/STIs screening services, along with education on reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and effective contraception methods for Rangsit University students. This activity is part…

This morning (July 29th), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) continued its activities under the “PPAT Moon Blood Festival” project. Most recently, it organized an in-depth training session for youth at the Rattanakosin Technology College. The session provided knowledge on sexual diversity, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual relationships, and expression. The activity focused on creating accurate and open understanding of sexual diversity issues, combining educational lectures with engaging activities and games to promote youth participation. This encouraged creative…

Last evening (July 23rd), the PPAT Khon Kaen Medical Clinic, in collaboration with Khon Kaen Hospital and volunteers, conducted proactive outreach. They deployed a mobile unit to provide education on Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs) prevention and offered voluntary HIV testing in service establishments in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. This activity is part of the Project to Promote HIV Infection Prevention among Female Service Workers, which receives funding support from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) Region 7. The…

On July 22nd, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) held the National Coordination Meeting on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) at the TK Palace Hotel and Convention meeting room. Khun Papavee Chairak, Senior Professional Public Health Officer, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), honored the event by presiding over the opening ceremony. Attendees included Mrs. Rungrasami Sriwongphan, Association Board Member; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director, along with executives and staff; Dr. Rose McGready from…

On July 22nd, Ms. Warunee Tungsiri, Manager of the PPAT Khon Kaen Medical Clinic, along with the project working team, visited Saothipittayasan School in Mueang Khon Kaen District to organize an educational activity for the youth. The activity focused on key issues regarding reproductive health, the prevention and solution of teenage pregnancy (a major issue among youth), and the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. The goal was to raise awareness and ensure correct understanding of self-protection….

This morning (July 18th), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) continued its efforts by organizing a practical workshop to provide education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and effective contraception to youth from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT). The activity was held under the project “Promoting HIV Infection Prevention among Youth in Educational Institutions in Pathum Thani Province.” Mrs. Sasiprapha Aswawibul, Assistant to the President of Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, honored the event…