Chulabhorn Volunteers: Cohort 4

The Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, launched the "Chulabhorn Volunteers: Cohort 4" training program for the 2026 fiscal year to enhance health literacy and caregiving skills, empowering participants to foster healthy communities.

On September 5–6, 2026, Asst. Prof. Dr. Wisit Lamlertthon, Deputy Dean for Education at the Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, presided over the opening ceremony. Faculty members, medical students, and health data science students joined to share knowledge and healthcare skills with 70 participants at the Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine Building, Lak Si District, Bangkok, strengthening their capacity to care for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Topics and Speakers

• Roles of Chulabhorn Volunteers: Asst. Prof. Dr. Wisit Lamlertthon

• Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes: Understanding Risks and Preventing Addiction: Lecturer Dr. Natthaya Triphuridej, MD, PhD

• Emergency Assessment and Referral: Lecturer Dr. Pawida Herabat, MD

• Workshop on Home Healthcare Skills: Lecturer Dr. Thanadit Wuttipramote, MD; Dr. Supathanan Meekhaew, MD; Dr. Warinthorn Phanburana, MD; and Dr. Thapakorn Yongpipatwong, MD

• Basic Life Support (CPR) and AED Use: Lecturer Dr. Methas Panyawongkhanti, MD, and assistant faculty team

• Rational Drug Use and Home First-Aid Kit Organization: Lecturer Dr. Orawan Suppramote, PharmD, PhD; Dr. Poonyawat Kangwansaychol, MD; and Dr. Sakditat Phuengkrut, MD

• Mental Health Assessment and Mindset Adjustment: Lecturer Dr. Chawin Worakul, MD, and assistant faculty team

• Basic First Aid (Snake and Dog Bites): Lecturer Dr. Thanachote Kamolapirat, MD, and assistant faculty team

• Bone and Joint Care: Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthawut Chanaritthichai, MD

• Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise: Lecturer Dr. Jiranya Ketsingh, MD, alongside Ms. Pitakporn Pornpitaksuk (Physical Therapist) and Ms. Sumitra Prompanya (Occupational Therapist) from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chulabhorn Hospital

The Chulabhorn Volunteer program aims to build an urban community network equipped with practical health skills applicable to everyday life and community care. Certificates of completion were awarded to empower participants in driving sustainable, healthy communities forward.