On September 25, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) held its “Townhall Meeting” (2nd/2025) to allow staff to engage in close discussion and exchange with the management. Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Executive Director, presided over the meeting, delivering the association’s key policies, strategies, and operational guidelines for 2026. The event saw a strong turnout from PPAT executives and staff, fostering a friendly and open atmosphere. The Director emphasized the strategic direction and goals to ensure the work in the coming year is efficient, aligned with the association’s vision, and consistent with the policies set by the 18th Board of Directors. The meeting was held concurrently on-site at the 6th-floor meeting room of the Somdet Uppatham Building in Bangkok and via an online conferencing program to ensure that staff operating from various regions could participate and exchange views comprehensively. The Townhall Meeting is a crucial platform continuously organized by PPAT to establish a shared understanding of the operational direction…

On September 24, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), in collaboration with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Thailand), organized a special activity, the “MURAL PROJECT,” under the ‘Girls Act’ project (Creating Young Women Leaders in Reproductive Health in Educational Institutions). The event took place at Don Muang Chaturajinda School in Bangkok. The activity involved creating a Mural to communicate the stories, power, and values of the ‘Girls Act’ through art. The main objectives were to promote collaboration among young women, use art as a medium for inspiration and communicating project values, and enhance community pride and bonding. It also served as an opportunity for Girls Act chapters worldwide to connect through the same activity and to signify the International Day of the Girl (which falls on October 11 every year). The event was welcomed by Mrs. Chansuda Kaewngamphan, Principal of Don Muang Chaturajinda School. Khun Nuttakan Yimrit, Deputy Director of PPAT (Headquarters), Khun Pattaya Buranaprapa, PPAT Project Manager,…

On September 23, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) moved forward with public health support. Miss Kornrawee Sanduang, Project Manager, and Mr. Pongsakorn Saokhiao, Project Officer—staff working on the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Response Project in Mae Hong Son Province—represented PPAT in delivering 1,200 boxes of antifungal medication. The medication, supported by Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., was handed over to the Mae Hong Son Provincial Public Health Office. It will be used to alleviate skin problems often caused by the hot and humid climate and distributed to target populations in need who still lack access to healthcare rights. This includes vulnerable groups, displaced persons from conflict in temporary shelters, and internally displaced persons. This delivery is part of the public health activities conducted in collaboration with the Mae Hong Son Provincial Public Health Office and partner networks, ensuring that these population groups can continue to access necessary treatment for illnesses….

On September 18, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) participated in a workshop to develop the border health coordination network in Mae Hong Son Province, which was supported by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). The meeting was organized to discuss and strengthen cooperation in managing health problems in the Thai-Myanmar border area. Dr. Thanawat Kongtham, Deputy Provincial Public Health Doctor of Mae Hong Son (Preventive Medicine), presided over the opening. The key issues discussed at this meeting included: Border Health Management and Security to ensure comprehensive access to essential services for people both inside and outside the country. Preparedness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Border disease control, prevention, and surveillance. Provision of medical and public health services in temporary shelters. Healthcare for vulnerable groups in shelters. And creating collaborations with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to expand the scope of health work to be more comprehensive and effective. Furthermore, PPAT in Mae Hong Son Province is supported by…

Between September 15–16, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), Pattani Office, organized an educational training activity under the “Project to Promote Access to Medical Methods of HIV Prevention” at General Education Building 19, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. The objective of this activity was to foster a correct understanding of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), as well as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. Over 90 students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, including Sociology and Anthropology, Social Work, and Social Development majors, participated. The event featured various forms of media presentation, including printed materials and videos, along with participatory activities. This was to encourage participants to learn and recognize the importance of proper HIV prevention and to increase opportunities for appropriate access to medical services. This training underscores the importance of correct prevention, which is a key to building confidence and safety in every step of life….

On September 16, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), and the Service Workers in Group (SWING) Foundation jointly organized the third forum titled “Building Understanding on the Repeal of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, B.E. 2539 (1996).” Held in Phuket Province, the event was intended to open a space for exchanging views and driving solutions to issues affecting female service workers. This event was a continuation of previous forums held in Udon Thani and Chiang Mai, ensuring coverage across all regions of Thailand. The main objectives were to update attendees on the latest situation regarding the proposed repeal of the Act and to allow participants to exchange opinions on the crucial issue of sex workers’ occupational rights. The Phuket forum served not only as a stage for updating information and highlighting the problems faced by service workers but also as an opportunity for creative brainstorming and exchange of ideas. The…

On September 17, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), Pattani Office, was honored to be a speaker at the “Social Studies Seminar Project” organized by Hatyai University. The aim was to enhance students’ knowledge of reproductive health and essential self-protection skills so they can grow up safely and with quality in social, health, and sex education dimensions. The seminar took place in the Samila Meeting Room, Songkhla Building, and saw enthusiastic participation from over 200 students from the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Liberal Arts. PPAT, in collaboration with the Disease Control Office 12 Songkhla (DDC 12), provided comprehensive knowledge on key issues, including: prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), prevention of unplanned pregnancy, and safe abortion, presented by Khun Saitong Doloh, PPAT project manager….

On September 11, speakers from the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), along with students from the Human Resource Management major, Faculty of Business Administration, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), organized an educational activity on reproductive health, and the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The event, held under the training project “Ready Minds, Safe Bodies, Far from Sexually Transmitted Diseases,” was delivered to junior high school students at Thanyaburi School in Pathum Thani Province. The objective was for the students to gain correct knowledge and understanding about reproductive health, the prevention of STIs, and safe self-care. Asst. Prof. Dr. Boontharika Wongwanich, Head of the Management Department, presided over the opening ceremony. In addition to informative lectures from specialist speakers from PPAT, the event featured engaging practical activities, such as a demonstration on the correct way to use a condom and review games about risky behaviors and pathways for HIV infection. These activities help students effectively…

This morning, the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), Pattani Office, led by Khun Saitong Doloh, Project Manager, organized a training activity to enhance knowledge and develop vocational skills for vulnerable women and girls in the three Southern border provinces: Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, under the “Project to Enhance Reproductive Health Knowledge for Women and Create Opportunities for Career Development towards a Better and Sustainable Well-being in the Three Southern Border Provinces.” The main goals are to ensure that vulnerable women and girls have improved reproductive health and sexual knowledge, can plan their careers thoughtfully, dare to think, dare to act, and make decisions independently to inspire change in their own lives and the lives of those around them, because “the right knowledge” is the power that helps create a stable life. The training focused on reproductive health, family planning, prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS prevention. Additionally, participants developed vocational skills and basic marketing knowledge, such…

Between September 1 and 5, Dr. Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham, Director of the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT), and her team visited Tak Province to monitor and integrate the work of the project “Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) among Displaced Persons from Conflict along the Thai-Myanmar Border.” Joining the field visit were staff from the Project Division, the PPAT Mae Sot Office, the QOC Working Group, the Planning and Evaluation Division, along with officials from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). The main objective was to observe and track the project’s performance in the area and to provide support and capacity building to the on-site teams operating along the border. The visit covered areas in Phop Phra, Tha Song Yang, and Mae Sot Districts of Tak Province, where displaced persons from conflict reside. The project is supported by the Japan Trust Fund (JTF), which plays a crucial role in driving and ensuring the sustainability of the…

On August 7, Dr. Thiraphong Kaewphomon, Public Health Physician for Ubon Ratchathani Province, received a donation of antifungal medication and medical supplies from Dr. Suphakrit Thanajirasak, resident doctor at the PPAT Ubon Ratchathani Medical Clinic, and staff from the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT). The supplies are intended to support the operations of soldiers along the Thai-Cambodian border and to assist civilians in evacuation centers due to the border situation. The medication will be used for the prevention and control of potential diseases. We extend our thanks to Bayer Thai Co., Ltd….