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Yesterday (December 13th), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development (Ministry of Social Development and Human Security), the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection (Ministry of Justice), the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, the Department of Disease Control (Ministry of Public Health), the National Health Security Office, and private sector partners, jointly organized the 6th Annual Arthanarishvara Forum and Awards 2024, under the theme “Transforming Asia: Advancing Equality Through Legal…

On the morning of December 12th, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), together with Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, received a multi-purpose van from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The handover ceremony was presided over by H.E. Mr. Park Yongmin, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand. The van will be used in PPAT’s operations to improve the quality of life of the population and support…

During December 7–8, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) Pattani Provincial Office distributed hygiene kits for women and girls, along with essential household items, to flood-affected communities in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. These areas had been experiencing severe and prolonged flooding. PPAT believes that everyone deserves equal care and support, no matter what situation they are facing. These Mini Dignity Kits are intended to help women and girls maintain proper personal hygiene, even in times of emergency….

On November 24th, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), together with Ms. Uthaiwan Kengthindong, Manager of PPAT Medical Clinic Pinklao, represented the Association at the “Bangkok Abortion 2024” social advocacy event held in recognition of International Safe Abortion Day (September 28 annually). The event aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of ensuring access to safe, standardized, and accessible abortion services. It was organized by the Tamtang Group in collaboration…

From October 22–25, Ms. Dadchaneeya Ruttanasiri, Registrar of the Association; Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, M.D., PPAT Board Member; and Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Association, participated in the Solidarity for Change Regional Gathering & Youth Forum 2024, organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation East and Southeast Asia and Oceania Region (IPPF ESEAOR) in Iloilo City, Philippines. The event brought together more than 100 participants from 21 member countries of IPPF ESEAOR, including executive board members, senior management,…

On September 12th, the mobile health unit of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) continued its field operation at Wat Tham Phachom, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, which was the first village to receive the surge of flash floods coming from the Myanmar side. The floodwaters brought mud that inundated houses and reached inside living areas. This operation provided health checkups and reproductive health education to people affected by flooding and landslides, including Thai citizens, migrant workers,…

The mobile health unit of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) continued its outreach efforts at Wat Mueang Daeng, Mae Sai Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, to provide health checkups and reproductive health education to people affected by flooding and landslides. Services were provided to Thai citizens, migrant workers, and ethnic minority groups without discrimination based on nationality, religion, or ethnicity. The activity was led by Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, along with the project team…