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 Gender Recognition.” The event aimed to honor, recognize, and celebrate individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to advancing work within and for gender-diverse communities, at both national and international levels. Ms. Aimon Siangyai, Director-General of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection, Ministry of Justice, presided over the opening ceremony. Attending the event were Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of PPAT; Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of PPAT; Mr. Panatphong Noradee, Knowledge Dissemination and Public Relations Manager; and…

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 the organization’s public service missions. The handover took place during the Vehicles and Student Uniforms Donation Ceremony at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangkok, Thailand….

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 with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and partner organizations at the Rattanakosin Conference Room, Bangkok City Hall. On this occasion, the Secretary-General of PPAT also delivered a keynote speech on the topic of safe abortion. Furthermore, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand received two Tamtang Awards 2024, including: The Public Reliance Honor Award (Bangkok), for clinics providing services within Bangkok, and The Telemedicine Access Excellence Award, for clinics offering remote abortion services via telemedicine. These awards recognize and express appreciation…