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6 November 2024

Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic Organizes Reproductive Health Education Activity

On November 6th, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic), in collaboration with Mae Suai Hospital, Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province, organized an activity to provide education on sexual and reproductive health to women of reproductive age and their families. The activity also included the provision of contraceptive implant services to women of reproductive age who voluntarily participated in the program. The services were delivered at the contraceptive implant service point operated by the Primary and Holistic Care Division of Mae Suai Hospital. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

31 October 2024

Distribution of Hygiene Kits to Families Affected by Floods and Landslides in Mae Fa Luang District

On October 30th, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic), in collaboration with the “Khon Khon for Change” Group, Raks Thai Foundation, Mae Fa Luang District Public Health Office, Phaya Phrai Health Promoting Hospital, the village head of Ban Mae Mor, and village health volunteers (VHVs) of Ban Mae Mor, conducted a mobile health outreach at Ban Mae Mor, Thoet Thai Subdistrict, Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai Province. The activity provided health services and reproductive health services, along with the distribution of hygiene kits to families affected by flooding and landslides in the area. The operation was led by Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, together with the project team. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

31 October 2024

Participated in the panel discussion: “Human resource development across all ages to support an aging society

On October 25th, Ms. Serene Ramnee, Project Manager at the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), represented the Association in a discussion forum titled “Developing Human Resources Across All Ages to Address an Ageing Society: From Policy to Practice”, held as part of the launch event for Thailand’s ICPD30 Report: 30 Years of Progress in Population and Sustainable Development. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Thailand, in collaboration with the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and partner organizations. The forum aimed to launch and present Thailand’s ICPD30 Report and to share key findings with experts for discussion. It also served as a platform to promote the exchange of ideas among stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public, fostering a shared understanding of Thailand’s demographic transformation in the coming years. More than 120 participants attended the event, including representatives from government agencies, civil society organizations, international organizations, academic institutions, and youth…

28 October 2024

PPAT Board Members and Executives Attend Solidarity for Change 2024

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, and youth representatives. The gathering served as a platform for discussing opportunities and challenges in shaping strategic collaboration in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice (SRHRJ) in the Asia-Oceania region. The forum also emphasized community engagement and the promotion of inclusive sexual and gender policies to sustainably improve quality of life and respond to global change….

24 October 2024

PPAT Organizes Health Promotion Activity in Remembrance of Royal Benevolence

On October 23rd, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother, in collaboration with the Bor Farang Rimnam Community and Public Health Service Center 17 Prachaniwet, organized the activity “In Remembrance of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother’s Benevolence” on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. Her Royal Highness is the patron of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand. The event took place at Bor Farang Rimnam Community, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. The activity was led by Ms. Nuttakan Yimrit, Deputy Director of PPAT, Mr. Worachote Lamudthong, Project Manager, Ms. Pattaya Buranaprapa, and the PPAT team. The event featured health promotion activities for the elderly, who were the main target group of the event. Participants also received health promotion kits designed specifically for older persons….

15 October 2024

Distributing Hygiene Kits to Young Mothers in Saraphi District

On October 15th, Mr. Pongsakorn Saokhiao, Project Officer, traveled to Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province, to distribute hygiene kits to 35 households of young mothers under the age of 20 who had been affected by severe flooding. Access to the area was extremely difficult, with travel possible only by boat. The hygiene kits included sanitary pads, male and female underwear, towels, condoms, and essential daily necessities. This activity was carried out under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). 4o…

14 October 2024

Distributing Hygiene Kits to Encourage Village Health Volunteers (VHV)

On October 14th, the mobile health unit of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) (Chiang Rai PPAT Medical Clinic) continued its field operation at Wat Tham Phachom, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, by distributing hygiene kits to support and encourage village health volunteers (VHV) who were also affected by the floods and landslides in Wiang Phang Kham Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province (assigned to the disaster relief unit at Wat Tham Phachom). The team also collaborated in planning further assistance for those affected by flooding and landslides, through the provision of mobile health services offering sexual and reproductive health care. The activity was conducted under the project “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand,” with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

12 October 2024

Mobile Health Unit Operates in Ban Tham Phachom, the First Village Hit by Mae Sai Flooding

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, and ethnic groups. Services were provided without discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. The operation was led by Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, along with the working team and the PPAT Mae Sot team from Tak Province. Services included the distribution of contraceptive supplies to prevent unplanned pregnancy, voluntary blood testing, distribution of basic medicines, wound care, screening for sexually transmitted infections, as well as education on reproductive health, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, and family planning. The operation…

11 October 2024

Providing Health Services to Flood-Affected Communities at Wat Mueang Daeng

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 and the PPAT Mae Sot team from Tak Province. Services offered included the distribution of contraceptive supplies to prevent unplanned pregnancy, voluntary blood testing, distribution of basic medicines, wound care, STI screening, and reproductive health education, including information on STI prevention and family planning. The activity was carried out under the project titled “Meeting the Essential SRH Needs of Communities Affected by Floods and Landslides in Northern Thailand”, with funding support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)….

10 October 2024

Advancing Accountability and Strengthening Community Capacity

From October 7–10, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) assigned Ms. Orawan Kerdjan, Senior Officer, Planning and Evaluation Division, and Ms. Nuchnar Raruern, Project Manager for Sexual and Reproductive Health Capacity Development in Emergency Situations (SPRINT 2), to participate as representatives in the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Training Workshop. The workshop was organized through collaboration between IPPF East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESAOR), IPPF South Asia Region, and UNFPA Asia and the Pacific. The workshop focused on advancing accountability and empowering communities to take part in decision-making processes that directly affect their lives. It aimed to ensure that no one is left behind and that humanitarian decision-making genuinely considers and responds to the voices of crisis-affected populations. True accountability was emphasized as a mechanism through which affected communities’ voices can be heard. The training took place in Penang, Malaysia, and was attended by participants from 12 countries….

10 October 2024

Mobile Health Unit Provides Services to Migrant Workers Affected by Flooding in Mae Sai

On the morning of October 10th, Ms. Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, led the project team in collaboration with the PPAT team from Mae Sot District, Tak Province, and the Karuna Volunteer Club of Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, to deliver mobile health services and reproductive health education to migrant workers and ethnic groups affected by flooding in Mae Sai District. The activity took place at Wat Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province. Most of the beneficiaries were migrant workers who have limited access to support services—particularly in the areas of health, reproductive health, maternal and child health, and domestic violence. The mobile health unit provided a range of services including contraceptive implant services, distribution of contraceptive supplies to prevent unplanned pregnancy, voluntary blood testing, distribution of basic medicines, wound care, and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Educational activities were also provided on reproductive health, STI prevention, and family planning. This initiative was carried out under the project titled “Meeting the…