History of the Society
Pediatric Society of Thailand was founded in 1961.The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand was founded in 1989 which was diverted from the Pediatric Society of Thailand. Two organizations have been working collaboratively for training pediatricians and promote health of Thai children.
Mission and Vision
Strategic Plan of The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand and Pediatric Society of Thailand (2025–2028)
Vision
For the health and well-being of every child through pediatric excellence
Mission Statement
Advancing pediatric knowledge and professional excellence through training, academics, research, and innovation; providing visionary leadership in society and collaborating with partners to uphold the rights and dignity of children; and promoting members’ welfare—for the sustainable health and well-being of every child.
Core Values: PEDIATRICS
Goals and Objectives
Promote child health, well-being, and rights through collaborative public policy
- Advocate policies to protect and promote child health and rights
- Build partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society
- Monitor and respond to emerging or urgent child health issues
Enhance clinical excellence and pediatric professional standards
- Support continuous education and professional development
- Promote research and innovation in pediatrics
- Facilitate access to research and its practical application
- Support the development of clinical practice guidelines suitable for Thai society
- Define and ensure high-quality pediatric training, covering knowledge, skills, and ethics
Empower members and foster leadership
- Foster member’s leadership development
- Support mentoring and member engagement
- Recognize members’ contributions nationally and internationally
- Protect and advocate members’ professional rights and benefits
- Provide legal guidance and protection for professional risks
- Strengthen member collegiality, well-being, and work-life balance
- Maintain a modern and secure member database
Encourage long-term engagement in pediatrics
- Inspire medical students and young doctors to pursue pediatrics
- Strengthen the profession’s identity, value, and pride
- Plan pediatric workforce with academic institutions and partners for sustainability
Strengthen communication, collaboration, and public engagement
- Develop effective organization’s website and other communication channels
- Disseminate accurate, timely, and relevant pediatric information to the public
- Promote national and international interdisciplinary networks
Strengthen organizational capacity and management excellence
- Encourage stakeholder and partner engagement in organizational development
- Promote sustainability, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making
- Foster safe, ethical, and innovative AI utilization in pediatric profession
