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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. Everyone joined together to pour water over Buddha images and elders’ hands for blessings, to promote good fortune and preserve Thai traditions. The activity took place at Baan Hormlamduan Elderly Care Center, Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 44, Bangkok. The atmosphere was warm and joyful….

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 Rosamontri, Research and Development Manager; Khun Panatphong Noradee, Knowledge Management and Public Relations Manager; and other working team members. The meeting was held in the 8th-floor meeting room of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security….

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 a 2-year biomedical HIV prevention project (2024–2025)….

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 (FPOP) and representatives from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). The FPOP delegation was led by Mr. Karl Vincent M. Quiepo, National President and Chair of the National Council; Ms. Mileth Miranda, National Vice President; Atty. Jon Cerlan Bangoy, Corporate Secretary; and Mr. Nandy Senoc, Executive Director. The objective was to exchange practices and explore ways to develop the administrative structure of FPOP based on PPAT’s model….

8 March 2024

PPAT Organizing Educational Activity on HIV/STIs Prevention

On 8 March, Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa and Khun Worachote Lamudthong, Project Managers, together with their team, organized a capacity-building workshop to strengthen communication skills for project advisor teachers and youth leaders, with the goal of developing them into AIDS leaders within educational institutions. The participants received knowledge and practiced communication skills on responsible and safe sexual behavior, as well as basic counseling techniques to enable peer leaders to reach out to at-risk youth and refer them for HIV and STIs screening services. They also learned the correct method of condom use. This activity was held under the Youth HIV Prevention in Educational Institutions Project in Pathum Thani Province, at the 6th-floor meeting room of the Somdet Uppatham Building, PPAT Headquarters. Four educational institutions in the network participated in the event: Bangkok University, Rangsit University, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, and North Bangkok University….

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 services at PPAT medical clinics, ensuring safety and standardization. This marked the third day of the intensive training….

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. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary General of PPAT, and Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, PPAT Executive Director, who provided operational guidance and insights. Please note that all 9 PPAT medical clinics, including telemedicine services, were closed from 20–22 February and resumed normal operations on 23 February. We apologize for any inconvenience caused….

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 held at the 6th floor meeting room of the Somdej Uppatham Building, PPAT Headquarters, Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 44, Bangkok. Participants learned proper STDs prevention methods, especially the correct use of condoms. The activity was attended by a network of academic institutions, including project advisors and student leaders, all of whom actively participated….

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 service delivery. The training was attended by Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, PPAT Executive Committee Member, staff from all 9 PPAT medical clinics, telemedicine doctors, staff from Baan Hormlamduan Elderly Care Center, and other relevant personnel. Please be informed that all 9 PPAT medical clinics, including telemedicine services, were temporarily closed from 20 to 22 February and resumed regular operations on 23 February. We apologize for any inconvenience caused….

19 February 2024

PPAT Organizing HIV/STIs Prevention Planning Meeting for Educational institutions in Pathum Thani

On 16 February, Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa and Khun Worachote Lamudthong, Project Managers at PPAT, led a planning and orientation meeting under the HIV prevention promotion project for youth in educational institutions in Pathum Thani province. Held at Cinnamon Residence Hotel, Bangkok. The objective was to present operational guidelines and jointly develop action plans for eight target institutions. Participants included project advisors and relevant stakeholders, comprising: 1.Representative from the Pathum Thani Provincial Public Health Office 2.Project advisors from five higher education institutions, namely: Bangkok University, Rangsit University, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, North Bangkok University. Project advisors from three secondary schools, namely: Thammasat Khlongluang Wittayakom School, Triam Udom Suksa Pattananakarn Pathum Thani School, and Thanyarat School….