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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…

6 March 2024

PPAT Executive Director Participating in Dialogue on Sexual Rights of Women

On 5 March, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, joined a dialogue session titled “#RightsChoices for Women and Girls in Thailand: Sexual and Reproductive Health – Gaps and Opportunities”, which focused on supporting women and adolescent girls in gaining full access to their sexual and reproductive health rights. The event was hosted by UNFPA Thailand at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel….

22 February 2024

PPAT Strengthening Workforce Capacity to Enhance Service Efficiency

On 22 February, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, delivered a lecture and provided examples of service standards aimed at elevating the quality of services at PPAT clinics and Baan Hormlamduan. This was part of the Quality of Care (QOC) 2024 training, held at Krungsri River Hotel, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The session was also attended by Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, who offered additional recommendations to improve the quality and friendliness of…

21 February 2024

PPAT Staff Undergoing Personality Development Training to Improve Service Quality

On the morning of 21 February, staff from PPAT medical clinics, Baan Hormlamduan Elderly Care Center, and PPAT Headquarters participated in a training session focused on personality development and effective communication to elevate service quality. The session was conducted by Asst. Prof. Dr. Aunkrisa Sangchumnong and Ms. Vinita Hongrapipat from Suan Dusit University as part of the 2024 Quality of Care (QOC) training at Krungsri River Hotel in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The session was also attended by Asst….

21 February 2024

PPAT Conducting Training Activity to Strengthen HIV/STIs Prevention

On 21 February, PPAT, led by Project Managers Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa and Khun Worachote Lamudthong, along with their team, organized a communication capacity-building activity for project advisors and youth leaders. The training aimed to develop student leaders as HIV prevention peer educators in educational institutions and to equip them with skills to communicate about HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This activity was part of Phase III of the HIV Prevention Project for Youth in Educational Institutions and was…

20 February 2024

PPAT Secretary General Opening QOC Training for Clinic Staff

On the morning of 20 February, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary General, presided over the opening of the 2024 Quality of Care (QOC) standards training held at Krungsri River Hotel in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The training aimed to enhance the quality of services provided by PPAT medical clinics and to support all staff in strengthening their work-related knowledge. The program also offered updates and reviews of current knowledge in the field of reproductive health to improve…

14 February 2024

PPAT Khon Kaen Clinic Promoting Condom Use

On 14 February, the PPAT Khon Kaen Clinic, in collaboration with Khon Kaen Hospital, the Khon Kaen Provincial Public Health Office, and the Office of Public Health and Environment of Khon Kaen Municipality, organized a Valentine’s Day campaign under the theme “Seal it with Love (and a Condom).” The event aimed to educate students on proper condom use and to raise awareness on unplanned pregnancy prevention. The activity took place at Khon Kaen Vocational College….

13 February 2024

Pak Nam’s youth Learning About Condom Use to Prevent Unplanned Pregnancy

On 13 February, a team of facilitators from PPAT, led by Project Manager Mr. Worachote Lamudthong, conducted a hands-on reproductive health education workshop under a project focused on HIV/STIs prevention and teenage pregnancy prevention. The workshop provided reproductive health knowledge, pregnancy prevention methods, STIs prevention, as well as sexual and reproductive rights to both youth and older adults in Samut Prakan province. The interactive activities included demonstrations on correct condom use and methods to prevent HIV/STIs, offering both knowledge…

30 January 2024

Collaboration on HIV Prevention Efforts

On 29 January, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director, together with Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, Advisor to the Executive Director, and Miss Saneekan Rosamontri, Research and Project Development Manager, held a meeting with Mr. Kittinan Thammatat of the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand and its executive team. The discussion focused on collaboration to promote HIV prevention through biomedical methods. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Rainbow Sky Association on Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bangkok….