Faculty of Veterinary Science, Thailand The relationship between the veterinary statutory body, veterinary services and veterinary associations in Thailand Parntep Ratanakorn Mahidol University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Thailand
Veterinary Profession in Thailand 1912: first veterinary school “Assawaphat Thahanbok” or “Equine Veterinarian of the Royal Thai Army” Momchao Thongtheekayu Thongyai, king’s grandson
Veterinary Science in University 1935: Luang Chai-assawarak, the first director of the Division of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University
Length of curriculum 1912 – 1938: 4 years course 1957 – current: 6 years course
6 Accredited Faculties Chulalongkorn University Kasetsart University Khon Kaen University ... est. 1986 Mahanokorn University of Technology … est. 1992 Chiang Mai University … est. 1994 Mahidol University … est. 1997
Veterinary Services Department of Livestock Development (DLD), established in 1914 Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Ministry of Public Health
Veterinary Affiliations Thai Veterinary Medical Association under the Patronage of H.M. the King (TVMA) Veterinary Practitioners Association of Thailand (VPAT) Thai Swine Veterinary Association Thai Poultry Veterinary Association
Veterinary Affiliations Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarian Society of Thailand Veterinary Cardiovascular Society of Thailand Thai Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology Practitioners
Veterinary Statutory Body Veterinary Council of Thailand
VSB VA VS The relationship VE VSB = Regulator VS = User VA = Promotor VE = Producer VE
Role of the VSB Professional licensing Curriculum accreditation Educational facility accreditation To establish specialization
Role of the VE DVM training Post graduate training Research MSc PhD Specialization Residency Internship
Role of VS Government sector Private sector Industries DLD DNP DDC Etc Practitioners NGO Industries
Role of VA Members Public Social