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27 September 2023

Department of Health, PPAT and Bayer Thai launch “Choices: Your Life. Your Choices” campaign on World Contraception Day 2023

Bangkok – 26 September 2023: The Bureau of Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, together with the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) under the Patronage of H.R.H. Princess Mother and Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. marks the World Contraception Day 2023 with Choices: Your Life. Your Choices campaign. The campaign was launched at the press conference today as the world celebrates the annual World Contraception Day, urging teenagers to get the right knowledge on contraceptives and…

23 September 2023

PPAT Collaborates with Grand Hyatt Hotel Group to Award Scholarships to LGBTQIA+ Youth

On the morning of June 23, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary of PPAT, along with Mr. Xuwat Wongchotewattana, Director of Human Resources for Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, presided over the scholarship award ceremony for academically gifted LGBTQIA+ youth in need of financial support. This initiative aims to inspire and empower these young individuals to pursue their education and become valuable, skilled contributors to society. The event took place at the Somdet Upatham Building, Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand,…

12 September 2023

PPAT Pattani Organizes a Reproductive Health Education Event for the Visually Impaired

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….

9 September 2023

PPAT and AHF Organize a Workshop to Strengthen the Capacity of Student Leaders

On September 9, PPAT, in collaboration with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Thailand, organized a workshop to enhance the capacity of student leaders under the project promoting HIV testing and referral services for HIV/AIDS treatment among vulnerable populations (MSM/TG) in Bangkok. The event was held at Rama Gardens Hotel and was led by Khun Worachote Lamudthong, the project manager, along with his team. The workshop was attended by student leaders from partner educational institutions, including Bangkok University, Rangsit University,…

8 August 2023

พูดคุยกับผู้ปกครองเยาวชนพัฒนางานอนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์เพิ่มการเข้าถึงในพื้นที่ปัตตานี

เมื่อวันที่ 4 สิงหาคม ที่ผ่านมา คุณอามีเน๊าะ หมีดเส็น กรรมการสมาคมฯ ให้เกียรติเปิดการพูดคุยและเปลี่ยนถอด การดำเนินงานโครงการการแพทย์ทางไกล Telemedicine Services For Abortion Self care in Southern Thailand เพื่อร่วมกันหาแนวทางในการพัฒนางานอนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์ โดยเฉพาะพัฒนาการเข้าถึงแพทย์ทางไกลซึ่งจะช่วยประชากรในพื้นที่จังหวัดชายแดนใต้เข้าถึงบริการด้านอนามัยการเจริญพันธุ์ได้ง่ายขึ้น สะดวกและปลอดภัย ณ ห้องประชุมขวัญจุฑา1 โรงแรมปาร์ค อินทาวน์ อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดปัตตานี โดยมี ดร.นันทกาญจน์ สูงสุมาลย์ วูดแฮม ผู้อำนวยการสมาคมฯ พร้อมด้วย หน่วยงานภาคีเครือข่ายภาครัฐและเอกชน ผู้ปกครอง เยาวชน และคณะทำงานของ สมาคมวางแผนครอบครัวแห่งประเทศไทยฯ เข้าร่วมกิจกรรม ปรึกษาแพทย์ทางไกลได้ที่ https://ppat.clinic…

7 August 2023

Exchange of Telemedicine Experiences

On August 3–4, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, led a working group to participate in a review meeting on the Telemedicine Services for Abortion Self-Care in Southern Thailand project. The meeting was opened with a welcome address by Mrs. Ameenoh Meedsen, a board member of the Association, at Kwanjutha 1 Conference Room, Park In Town Hotel, Mueang District, Pattani Province. Participants included medical professionals, doctors, nurses, public health academics, religious leaders, and community representatives. Notable attendees…

7 August 2023

Exchange on Access to Radio and Television Media for Individuals with Hearing Impairments

On August 4, Dr. Tanes Tanasomboon, Advisor to Panyapiwat Institute of Technology and Honorary Advisory Board Member of PPAT; Mr. Somchai Kamtong, Independent Journalist and Advisory Board Member for Network Development and Organizational Communication at PPAT; Ms. Ladda Jitwatanapataya, PPAT Project Manager; and Ms. Pathaithip Sakdawisarak, representative of the elderly group from Ratchaphiphat Hospital, participated in a brainstorming and discussion session on access to radio and television media for individuals with hearing and visual impairments. The session was part…

23 June 2023

PPAT Executive Director Meets Ministry of Interior Officials to Strengthen Collaboration

On Friday, June 23, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director of PPAT, led a working group in discussions with Mr. Soramongkhon Mangalasiri, Director of the Foreign Affairs Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Foreign Affairs Division conference room, focused on collaboration in promoting sexual and reproductive health and family planning in temporary shelters for displaced persons from Myanmar, particularly at Ban Mae La, Tak Province. Additionally, PPAT sought permission to…

22 June 2023

The hotel business group under Grand Hyatt awards scholarships to LGBTQIA+ youth

On June 22, 2023, Khun Worachote Lamudthong, Project Manager, represented the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) in receiving a scholarship donation of 104,370 THB from senior executives of the Grand Hyatt Hotel Group. The donation was presented by Edouard Demptos, General Manager, and Xuwat Wongchotewattana, Regional Director of Human Resources for Thailand, Cambodia, and the Maldives, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. The Grand Hyatt Hotel Group initiated this pilot scholarship program for LGBTQIA+ youth 🏳️‍🌈 to promote…

20 June 2023

PPAT’s Board discussion with PPAT staff

On June 19, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shayaniss Kono, Secretary General of the Association, accompanied by Ms. Penpan Chittasenee, the Association’s Treasurer, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, the Registrar, held discussions with PPAT staff. The meeting focused on exchanging knowledge, addressing work methods and challenges, and collaboratively enhancing PPAT’s operational efficiency. The session was held in the main conference room at the Samdet Upatham Building in Bangkok….

12 June 2023

Field Education for Youth on STI and Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention in Schools

On June 12, educators from the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand conducted an on-site session at Silacharaphiphat School in Bangkok. The program provided students with knowledge on preventing sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. Additionally, students underwent risk screening through the “Guanteen Program,” with representatives from the Planning and Information Systems Unit and the Behavioral Prevention Unit of the AIDS, Tuberculosis, and STI Control Division of Bangkok monitoring and evaluating the project. This initiative is part of the Phase…