1. 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

2. Veterinary Profession in Thailand
1912: first veterinary school “Assawaphat Thahanbok” or “Equine Veterinarian of the Royal Thai Army”
Momchao Thongtheekayu Thongyai, king’s grandson

3. Veterinary Science in University
1935: Luang Chai-assawarak, the first director of the Division of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University

4. Length of curriculum 1912 – 1938: 4 years course
1957 – current: 6 years course

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Veterinary Affiliations
Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarian Society of Thailand
Veterinary Cardiovascular Society of Thailand
Thai Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology Practitioners

9. Veterinary Statutory Body
Veterinary Council of Thailand

10. VSB VA VS The relationship VE VSB = Regulator VS = User VA = Promotor
VE = Producer VE

11. Role of the VSB Professional licensing Curriculum accreditation
Educational facility accreditation
To establish specialization

12. Role of the VE DVM training Post graduate training Research
MSc
PhD
Specialization
Residency
Internship

13. Role of VS Government sector Private sector Industries DLD DNP DDC Etc
Practitioners
NGO
Industries

14. Role of VA
Members
Public
Social