Earlier this morning (14 May 2024), Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, together with Dr. Panpimol Wipulakorn, M.D., Board Member of the Association, participated in the recording of the television program “Rak Muang Thai” (Love Thailand), which airs on TNN. The show is hosted by Dr. Thaniya Pongsiri and discussed the topic “Family Planning and the Development of Quality of Life Across All Age Groups” to promote the Association and the upcoming academic seminar under the same title. The seminar is scheduled for Monday, 27 May 2024, at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security….

A short while ago (5 April), Asst. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sripho, Secretary-General of the Association, represented the elderly care or dependent care facility Baan Hormlamduan, which is operated by the PPAT, to receive the award for a private elderly care facility that benefits society on the occasion of National Elderly Day and Family Day 2024. The award was presented by Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. The event was organized by the Department of Older Persons, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. Baan Hormlamduan is one of five care facilities that received this award. The ceremony was held at Vayupak Grand Ballroom, Centara Life Hotel, Government Complex and Convention Center, Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok….

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….

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….

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….