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24 June 2024

Training on anti-corruption and financial management

On 24 June, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, presided over the opening of a training session on anti-corruption and financial management. This training, a collaboration between PPAT and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA Thailand), was held to ensure transparency, good governance, and accountability in operations. Partner organizations participated both in person and online at the 6th-floor conference room of the Somdet Uppatham Building….

21 June 2024

PPAT Executive Board recording a blessing message for King Rama X

On 21 June, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of PPAT, together with Miss Dadchaneeya Ruttanasiri, Registrar of PPAT, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanya Patrachai, Board Member, and Miss Intharadara Chuengdee, Youth Committee Member, led a team of executives and staff from the association to record a blessing message on the occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s (Rama X) birthday on 28 July, as a show of loyalty and gratitude at the recording room of the National Broadcasting Services…

19 June 2024

Field visit to Omkoi for maternal and child health care

On 18 June, a team of maternal and child health specialists from the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand and staff from PPAT Northern Office, Chiang Mai Province, conducted a rainy-season home visit to young mothers facing anemia during pregnancy and postpartum. These mothers live in hard-to-reach areas in Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province. This activity is part of a youth empowerment project supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Reckitt….

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….