Rajanukul Institute held The World Down Syndrome 2015 Day

On Thursday March,19th2015, during 9-12 am,the Rajanukul Institute

The director of Rajanukul Institute got an award

the director of Rajanukul Institute received the “WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY 2015” award

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Visit Kumamoto University for the 12th ACHP preparation & Mental Health Services and Communities

16-23 Nov 2014 ; Visit Kumamoto University for the 12th ACHP preparation & Mental Health Services and Communities Visit.

Rajanukul Institute organized an emergency psychiatric patient management training course for its staff

On February 26th and 27th, 2015, the Nursing Dept. of Rajanukul Institute, hold the training on Psychiatric Emergencies Patient Care at Palanamai meeting room which composed of two batches of the trainee. It is known that some of children with intellectual disability also have multiple physical disabilities and show aggressive behaviors, lack of self control which is danger and harmful to themselves and others. It is therefore necessary that the care takers have knowledge and skills to deal in the psychiatric emergencies situations properly and safely. This training was honored by Mr.Pairoj Sookgerd and his team from Galya Rajanagarindra Institute to be lecturers and demonstrators . One hundred and twenty staff from RajanukulInstitute could improve their knowledge and skills in handling with psychiatric emergency situation from this training.

International conference, THE 12th ASIAN CONGRESS OF HEALTH PROMOTION

On Monday, January 12th2015, at the Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok.

VDO Presentation of Rajanukul Institute

The Dental Department of Rajanukul Institute recently organized Oral Health Promotion for Intellectual Disabled and Special Needs People course

Produced and published by the organization communication and technology section, Rajanukul Institute The Dental Department of Rajanukul Institute recently organized “Oral Health Promotion for Intellectual Disabled and Special Needs People” course for dentists in rural areas. It was held from 2nd to 6th February , 2015.The purpose was to enhance theaccessibility of these groups of people in remote areas where there were lack of dental services. According to the National Statistic Office, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, in the year 2007, 2.9% of total populations in Thailand were disabled. Among the disabled people, 2% had intellectual disabilities. It is estimated that there are approximately current 600,000 intellectual disabled people in Thailand.Due to the limitations of health service system to take care of these people, opportunity to access the dental servi

Rajanukul Institute gave gift to Thai Children and suggested that parents must play with their kids.

On Wednesday 7th January 2015, Rajanukul Institute, Department of Mental Health, made a press conference “Good IQ & excellent EQ by playing with your kids” as a gift for Thai children on the occasion of 2015 National Children’s day at Pa Mai Utit 9 Child Development Center in Nontaburi province. The press conference was started by Dr.Amporn Benjaponpitak, director of Rajanukul Institute and Dr.Boonsiri Junsrimongkol, director of Mental Health Center 1with the topic of “Good IQ & excellent EQ by playing with your kids”. After that, the administrators of Department of Mental Health gave Skill promotion sets for preschool children to Subdistrict Administrative OrganizationBang Rak Noi and Pa Mai Utit 9 school in order to promote development of pre school children by teachers. Moreover, the board of department of mental health had visited the exhibition “Promotion of thinking

Interventions and Services for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

for 25 Bangladeshi officers from disable centers in Bangladesh during 2-3 June 2015 at Rajanukul Institute Thailand.

Department of Social Work continues the project Reading to Therapy Volunteer in the year 6th

On Sunday 19th April, the Department of Social Work at Rajanukul Institute held the second activity of the Reading to Therapy Project in the year 6th at Shin Soponpanich Meeting Hall which is located at Rajanukul Institute. The director, Dr.Amporn, and the medical deputy director, Dr.Noppawan welcomed over thirty families who came to join.In this activity, the volunteer from Chandrakasem Rajabhat University in cooperation with Rajanukul Institute showed a dance of the tale “The Pig that lost its Ears”.The “Tales Can Help” parent group of Rajanukul Institute also held the activity “Tales Weave Love” to use tales as a material to enhance the intellectual disabled children’s development.The families who joined the activity received new tales and were empowered to use tales with other family members to help further develop ID children at home. The third activity of this project

The opening ceremony of the Rajanukul Foundation office building and Chai-Pochana Food Center

On Friday 24th April, the new office and building of the Foundation for Rajanukul Institute and the Chai-Pochana FoodCenter were composed and opened by committee of the Foundation for Rajanukul Institute who arranged the openingceremony. At 11.39 am, Milady Milady Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram, the chairman of the ceremony cut the ribbon to make the opening. Then the priest sprinkled holy water to ensure good luck and prosperity. After the new foundation building opening ceremony finished, General Wanchai, the Chairman of Rajanukul foundation composed the Chai-Pochana Food Center opening and took photos with honorable guests as well as visited the food center. He also gave plaques and trophies to people who donated money to Rajanukul Foundation in the occasion of the foundation’s 24th anniversary. General Wanchai gave plaques and trophies to people who donated money to Rajanukul Founda

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony among Rajanukul Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University and College of Oral Medicine Chung Shan Medical University

On Thursday 24 October 2019, Dr. Mathurada Suwanpho, Director of Rajanukul Institute signed the MOU concerning International Special needs Oral Care Medical Service Network to collaborate on academic and service of individual with developmental and intellectual disabilities at Sirindhorn Dental Museum 1st floor, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University. Later, all the visitors visited the Dental Department, Out Patient Nursing Department and Intellectual disability ward at Rajanukul Institute

Cooperative meeting to exchange knowledge and services regarding employment in the disabled in Thailand with International Islamic University Malaysia

On Friday 12 October 2019, Training and Foreign Department of Rajanukul Institute hold a cooperative meetimg to exchange knowledge and services regarding employment in the disabled in Thailand with International Islamic University Malaysia at Naipatrotchong Tassananchalee Meeting Room Rajanukul Institute. Dr. Mathurada Suwanpho, Director of Rajanukul Institute welcomed the guests from International Islamic University Malaysia before started meeting to exchange knowledge and benmarking about employment in people with disabilities in Thailand along with a visit to the operation of the employment of the disabled in Rajanukul Institute.

Cooperation meeting between Rajanukul Institute and Social Welfare Corporation Akanekai (Japan)

On 10thApril 2019 (10.00am.-12.00pm) at Toonkankusol Kawwaw meeting room, Rajanukul Institute,Deputy Director General of Department of Health Thailand; Dr. Amporn Benjaponpitak, Director of Rajanukul; Dr. Mathurada Suwannapo and Rajanukul Staff had met the Mayor of Iizuka City, Japan; Mr. Makoto Katamine and team members from Social Welfare Corporation Akanekai, Japan and discussed on further cooperation to improve the service systems for children with ID in Thailand and Japan. The visitors also visit the special education department and Art therapy Unit in Rajanukul Institute.

Training course for Preparing Health Professionals

You are invited! To a free registration course Training course for Preparing Health Professionals to Provide Care to Individuals with Intellectual Disability Rajanukul Institute has developed this training course to improve the knowledge and understanding for health professionals on preparing to provide care to individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID). The training course is designed for public health professionals who are actively involved in the treatment and care process related to health programs for individuals with ID. The course will also give a good foundation for non-experience health professionals involved in addressing the health challenges posed by providing care to individuals with ID. The aim of the course is to provide public health professionals with the knowledge and skills to deal with individuals with ID as they arise in the field of mental heal

Declaration of Intention to Crusade Against Dishonesty "Thai People showing Zero Tolerance for Disshonesty" for 2018

Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability of Thailand collaborated with associate networks organized fashion show event “The Face of Down” to show potential of people with Down Syndrome

On Monday 28 March 2016, Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability of Thailand and networks cooperated with associate networks organized fashion show “The Face of Down” as a campaign activity for 2016 World Down Syndrome Day at Siam Square One shopping mall. Mr.Suchart Owatwannasakul, President of Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability of Thailand, made a report speech to Mr. Maitri Inthusut, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on the opening ceremony. The Fashion show activity “The Face of Down” was performed by people with Down Syndrome together with many celebrities including Toomtam The Star, Calisa The Face, Metal, Beam Sarunyu, Shasha Yamada, Nitinat Ratniyom, etc. The aim of this campaign activity was to explicitly exhibit the potential of people with Down Syndrome

Kouen Sushi Bar restaurant provided privilege for children with Intellectual and Development Disability

On Monday 28 March, 2016 during 9 to 11 am, Mr.Teerapat Lertsiriprapa, the owner of Kouen Sushi Bar Japanese restaurant, Siam Square One branch gave privilege for children with Intellectual and Development Disability aged 6-15 years old from Rajanukul Institute and also give privilege to people with with Intellectual and Development Disability from Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability of Thailand. As a result, the children were replete with Japanese-styled day meals and also enjoyed with “Delightful balloon elaboration activity.”Subsequently, Mr. Teerapat gave souvenirs for all participated children. This activity gave opportunity for children to widen their perspective, learn social skills and self-help in daily lifeand were delight in the activity. On this occasion, Rajanukul Institute as a representative of the children would like t

Department of mental Health revealed that many people with Down Syndrome (DS) still lacked of opportunities to receive medical and educational services, and empowered parents to strengthen their self-reliance because people with DS have equal potential as

On 17th March, 2016, Rajanukul Institute and Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability of Thailand made a press release on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day which matched with the 21st March of every year. This event was intended to enhance understanding of potential and success of people with Down Syndrome all over the world. The director general of Department of Mental Health, Dr.Jedsada Chokdamrongsuk, stated that every 21st of March is the World Down’s syndrome Day to make people understand the potential and success of people with DS. The incidence of DS population in Thailand is 1:800-1000. From the 2015 population data base, there are 70,000 - 80,000 people with DS. Down syndrome is anabnormality that has 3 chromosomes no.21 which is why the 21st March is the Word Down Syndrome Day. This problem of chromosome abnormality could affect t

Rajanukul Institute surpasses renewal for the 2nd Hospital reaccreditation (HA)

On Wednesday 9th, 2016 at 9.30 am Prof. Emeritus Dr. Piyasakol Sakolsattayatorn, Minister of Public Health honorably granted the certification for those organizations that have been qualified for hospital accreditation (HA). On this occasion, Dr. Amporn Benjaponpitak, Director of Rajajukul Institute received the certification for the 2nd re-accreditation of hospital accreditation. At the meantime Dr. Sirisak Thitidilokrat, Director of Srithanya Hospital together with a group of personnel from Rajanukul Institute congratulated this success of Rajanukul Insitute. This HA renewal guarantees that the accreditation period is started from September 29th, 2015 to September 28th, 2018. Rajanukul Institute has had determination and continuous effort in development of quality in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including

JICA supports Department of Mental Health for helping and developing children with Intellectual Disability for over 3,000 cases, heading to international standard

Many children with intellectual disability lack of opportunity and readiness for education; therefore, Rajanukul Institute ;Department of Mental Health, initiates cooperation with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Kumamoto University by signing MOU in human development of 68 staff who are responsible for providing service for children with intellectual and developmental disability in Thailand. The fund for development will be supported by JICA for 3 years (1 Dec 2015- Nov 2018) for helping and developing children with intellectual and developmental disability for over 3,000 cases. The goal is to turn burden into power, to develop the services to international standard and to enable independent living in the future. Dr.Amporn Benjaponpitak, Director of Rajanukul Institute stated that “Intellectual disability (ID) is resulted in limited cognitive, learning

Music therapy for empowering potentiality in parents of intellectual and developmental disable children.

Thursday 11th February 2016, from 9.00 a.m.to 11.00 a.m, Department of Service; Rajanukul Institute held a training “ Music Therapy” in order to empower parents andRajanukul staff on taking care children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (children with IDD) at Shin Soponpanich meeting room which is located on the 4th floor of out patient building. It was an honor to welcome Ms.Saowanee Sungkasopon, an expert in Music Therapy, to give a lecture and demonstrate making simple music instruments from waste materials such as drinking bottles with sand, plastic bags with sand. She also demonstrated how to use toys such as a small guitar and a piano to treat , rehabilitate, and promote the IDD children development. Not only for the children, but also every people at any ages could get benefits from the music therapy. There were 200 parents, staff and other peopl

Interventions and Services for Children with Intellectual Disability training.

27 – 28 January 2016 28 Phisiotherapist assistants from Jatiya Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation (JPUF) Bangladesh received Interventions and Services for Children with Intellectual Disability training.

Rajanukul Rehabilitation Center (Bangpoon) and Department of Social Work joined the Children's Day activity “CP Land Share Happiness & Make Income for Disadvantage Children”

On Saturday 9th January,2016 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rajanukul Rehabilitation Center (Bangpoon) and Department of social work joined “CP Land Share Happiness & Make Income for Disadvantaged Children” at CP Tower2 ; Fortune Town which is located on Ratchadapisek Road in Bangkok. In this event, there was a demonstration of dish washing soap production, and selling products made by children with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Decoupage baskets, high concentration dish washing soap, liquid detergent, herbal toothpaste, etc. The purposes of this event were to enhance the children’s social skills, and provide their income in order to alleviate their families’ burden.

2016 Rajanukul Institute Children’s Day Festival “Theme Park for Children..Special People”

On Friday 8th January, 2016, Rajanukul Institute held 2016 National Children’s day festival with the name “Theme Park for Children..Special People”. The festival was begun with games and super fun sports at the field area in front of Rajanukul Education building No.2. At 10.00 am, an opening ceremony “Mr. Simple” was performed by Mr.Chaiwitch Sujaritkul (nick name “Nong-LookSuer”) who is Down Syndrome person and is studying at Faculty of Musical Art, Bangkok Thonburi University in 4th grade. Then Dr.Panpimol Vipulakorn, Deputy Director of Department of Mental Health, festival chair person, gave opening speech for the 2016 Rajanukul Institute Children’s day and cut the opening ribbon at the field area in front of Rajanukul Education building No.2. After that the deputy director attended fairy tale contest a

Children enjoyed new experiences with AIS sweet smile Children’s day activities at Kidzania, Siam Paragon

On Wednesday 6th January, 2016 during 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, 40 children with intellectual and development disability from Rajanukul Institute and Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability of Thailand joined the project “2016 AIS Sweet Smile Children’s Day”supported by Advance Wireless Network Company Limited under Advance Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) which was a gifts for Children’s day. These activities opened perspective learning and also brought inspiration for the children with intellectual and development disability. The children enjoyed various role playing games such as firefighter, doctor, veterinarian, physician and they also made drinks, milk, ketchup and other foods. Moreover, they learned how to pay and earn money in Kidzo Monetary. These activities made the children joyful and they could brought self-made products back hom

The second Tales for Therapy in the 7th year, a good activity for special children

On Sunday 27th December, 2015 during 9 a.m. to 12 a.m., the department of social welfare held a StoryTelling for Therapy activity for the second time of its 7th year project at Shin Soponpanich Hall at the 4th floor of the Out Patient Building. There were 42 families joined this event. It began with group activity to build relationships among the participants leaded by teacher “Nam”, Mr.PiyawatKhemthong, from H2O Music School and a psychologist from SamitivejSrinakarin, who prepared the children for their concentration and readiness before joining the activities. After that, Mama” Pueng”, Ms.RungdownYoksiri, form “Tales Could HelpGroup” fable a funny tale “I’m Smart!” Then 4 fathers came to tell their stories in their own styles, and finished with Santa Claus drawing lots and giving gifts to the children in the occasion of Christ

Development of a model of child development promotion in normal developmental children from newborn to 5 years old

During 23rd-24th November, 2015, Rajanukul Institute held a meeting to clarify the research project “Development of a model of child development promotion in normal developmental children from newborn to 5 years old” and to train “Reinforcement of the attachment between caretakers and children through 4 activities: eating, hugging, playing and storytelling” at Hi Residence Hotel Bangkok. The meeting consisted of 50participants: the main co-researchers from 6 pilot provinces in Chiang-Rai, Chanthaburi, Lop Buri, Surin, Roi Et, and Nakorn Sri Thammarat, together with staff from the Mental Health Center 1, 4 ,6, 7, 9, 11. The objective of the project “Development of a model of child development promotion in normal developmental children from newborn to 5 years old” is to develop a model of child developmental promotion by emphasizing on strong

Rajanukul Administration Board and staff took an oath to be good civil servants and power of Thailand in auspicious occasion of the King’s 88th birthday anniversary.

On Friday December 4th , 2015 at 8.00 a.m. ,Dr.Amporn Benjaponpitak, director of Rajanukul Institute as well as the administration board and staff of Rajanukul Institute took an oath to be good civil servants and to be the ones who drive Thailand forward in auspicious occasion of the King’s 88th birthday anniversary on December 5th 2015 in front of the administration building, Rajanukul institute. In this regard, Rajanukul institute had arranged a table with a book for its staff and people to bless and felicitate for the king to have good health at the public relation board on the first floor of administration building through December 2015.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security gave plaques to Rajanukul Institute

On Thursday 3rd December 2015, during 8.30-12.00 am., Dr.Amporn Benjaponpitak, the Director of Rajanukul Institute, received a plaque which was given to organizations that work for disabled people or any other organizations providing services to disabled people that were certified at an excellent level of the year 2015, from Police General Adul Saengsingkaew, the Social Development and Human Security Minister at Jubillee Ballroom ,Impact Challenger, Muang Thong Thani. This was a part of an event to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which falls on December 3rd of every year. The event in this year was organized by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.