About WHO in Thailand

About WHO in Thailand

World Health Organization in Thailand

The World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and coordinating authority in global public health within the United Nations system. Working at three levels in the Organization (global, regional and country), more than 7000 WHO staff worldwide collaborate with the governments of 194 Member States and other partners to achieve the WHO founding vision of the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people.

The South-East Asia Region

The WHO Western Pacific Region is home to a quarter of the world population, WHO SEARO provides leadership on health matters, articulates evidence-based policy options, provides technical support to countries and monitors health trends. WHO South-East Asia countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

WHO presence in Thailand

Thailand has been as WHO Member State since 26 September 1947. WHO’s activities in Thailand are guided by the following: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); resolutions of the World Health Assembly and the Regional Committee for South-East Asia; WHO’s twelfth General Programme of Work; the United Nations Partnership Framework (UNPAF) for Thailand; and most important, the national health policies, strategies and plans articulated by the Ministry of Public Health of the Royal Thai Government.

“We support and add value to the Royal Thai Government (RTG) and other stakeholders to improve the health of all people living in Thailand and to promote Thai expertise around the world. To achieve this mission, we work individually and collectively to enhance our capacities, and to foster an open and cooperative workplace.” is the mission statement of our Office.

 
The WHO Country Office for Thailand has a highly motivated professional and administrative team collaborating with the Ministry of Public Health and relevant partners. This collaboration is aligned with the overall objectives of WHO and its governing bodies and is described in the fifth Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2017–2021. The CCS in Thailand represents a strategic, innovative and unique approach to partnership – an approach where more than 60 stakeholders in health including the Ministry of Public Health, academia, civil society, other sectors and government autonomous health agencies all come together on a limited number of clear priorities based on evidence. In this CCS, WHO serves as a catalyst to broader collaboration across sectors maximizing its social and intellectual capital.
 
The CCS 2017-2021 focuses of the following five strategic priorities:
  1. Antimicrobial Resistance
  2. Global Health Diplomacy (including International Trade and Health)
  3. Migrant Health
  4. Noncommunicable Diseases
  5. Road Safety
The WHO Country Office for Thailand through this CCS is committed to contribute to improving the health of all people living in Thailand by bringing together the Ministry of Public Health, other ministries and a wide spectrum of partners to discuss critical health priorities and stimulate high-value policy work, knowledge generation, advocacy and capacity-building.

 

WHO History

For over 70 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has contributed to Thailand’s national health development. WHO has worked to strengthen the planning capacity of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and supported innovative activities in strengthening primary health care and health systems, while contributing toward building institutional capacity in controlling communicable diseases, addressing risk factors for noncommunicable diseases and strengthening reproductive, maternal, and child care.

 

Country Data

Global Data (GHO)

Careers in WHO Thailand

We offer multiple opportunities for people passionate about improving the health for all around the world. From fixed-term international appointments in offices worldwide to generalists, internships and fellowships in regional and country offices, we offer a range of opportunities for people looking to contribute to saving lives. 

Through our global employment portal, you can search for positions in any of our 149 offices. At WHO in the South-East Asia, we offer a variety of fellowships, study tours and a Health Leadership Development Initiative to prepare health professionals for leadership positions and strengthen national health systems. 

Our Internship and Volunteer Programme also provides opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight into the work of WHO, while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field. 

- View all current vacancies in the World Health Organization (Global)

- View all current vacancies in the World Health Organization Country Office for Thailand

 

 

Procurement notice

From time to time, WHO Country office for Thailand requires the services of external providers. These opportunities are advertised publicly and secured through a thorough and transparent tender process.

Current tender opportunity


Contact WHO

WHO Country Office for Thailand
88/20 Permanent Secretary building 3, 4th floor, 
Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Nonthaburi, 11000 Thailand

Telephone number:
+66 (0) 25 470 100

Fax number:
+66 (0) 25 918 199 

Email:
setharegistry@who.int

Direction to WHO Office in Thai

Direction to WHO Office in English


Daily working hours: 08:00–16:00 hours (30 minutes lunch break during 11:30–12:00 hours)

Ministry of Public Health

Tiwanond Road, Tambon Talat Khwan, Amphoe Mueang Nonthaburi, 
Nonthaburi, Thailand 11000

Telephone number:
+66 (0) 25 901 000

Website:
https://www.moph.go.th


Media Contacts

WHO Thai Webmaster

Telephone: +66 25 470 100