The Borderland Health Foundation

20/10/2026

Job Vacancy...
We are looking for a Site Logistician for RTS Clinic in Phop Phra area. The deadline is on 26th October 2026. You may circulate to anyone who is interested in this position.

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

“ ธ สถิตในดวงใจ ตราบนิรันดร์ “

เมื่อวันที่ 13 ต.ค. 2569 เวลา 07.30 น.

ตัวแทนจากมูลนิธิเดอะ บอร์เดอร์แลนด์ เฮลท์ ได้เข้าร่วมพิธี ทำบุญตักบาตรพระสงฆ์ พิธีสวดพระพุทธมนต์ พิธีวางพวงมาลาและกล่าวน้อมรำลึกในพระมหากรุณาธิคุณ พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร

โดยมี นายปริญญา สายโรจน์ นายอำเภอแม่ระมาด เป็นประธานในพิธีฯ
เพื่อแสดงออกถึงความจงรักภักดีต่อสถาบันพระกษัตริย์ และเพื่อถวายเป็นพระราชกุศลรำลึกในพระมหากรุณาธิคุณ พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร เนื่องในวัน “นวมินทรมหาราช” ประจำปี 2569 ณ หอประชุมที่ว่าการอำเภอแม่ระมาด จ.ตาก

มูลนิธิเดอะ บอร์เดอร์แลนด์ เฮลท์ขอน้อมรำลึกในพระมหากรุณาธิคุณอันยิ่งใหญ่ และจะมุ่งมั่นปฏิบัติหน้าที่เพื่อชาติ ศาสน์ กษัตริย์และประชาชน ตราบนิจนิรันดร์

03/10/2026

Strengthening Border Health Collaboration in Mae Ramat

On 28 September 2026, the Committee for the Development of the Health Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Patients in the Thai–Myanmar Border Area held its 2026 meeting from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Meeting Room 1, the Borderland Health Foundation Building, Moo 5, Mae Ramat Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Parinya Sairoj, Mae Ramat District Chief.

The meeting brought together representatives from the district-level Thai public health authorities, local authorities, and SMRU/BHF to share updates and strengthen coordination on key health priorities along the Thailand–Myanmar border.

Discussions focused on tuberculosis and communicable disease surveillance, malaria prevention and control, vaccination, maternal and child health, public engagement, the operation of the Border Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, and funding and future operational needs.

The meeting highlighted the importance of continued collaboration among local authorities, Thai public health, and SMRU in strengthening healthcare services and supporting the health and wellbeing of communities in the border area.

29/09/2026

Please click the link for more information.
https://bhf-th.org/ruam-thai-phatthana-2-clinic-officially-opens-in-phop-phra-district

24/09/2026

Ruam Thai Phatthana 2 Clinic Officially Opens in Phop Phra District

24 September 2026 | Phop Phra District, Tak Province

The Ruam Thai Phatthana 2 (RTS) Clinic was officially opened on 24 September 2026 in Ruam Thai Subdistrict, Phop Phra District, Tak Province, marking a new chapter in healthcare services for communities along the Thailand–Myanmar border.

The opening ceremony took place at 10:00 AM, with Dr. Nakarin Somabutr, Provincial Public Health Officer of Tak Province, presiding over the ceremony.

The event was attended by officials, partners, Thai Public Health representatives, distinguished guests, community representatives, and SMRU/BHF staff.

The new clinic was established to provide accessible healthcare, research, and public health services to border communities living in complex and changing circumstances. Its development was supported by the European Union and Expertise France, helping to strengthen healthcare facilities and services in the area.

RTS Clinic provides a range of services, with a particular focus on maternal and child health, including antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care. Services also include infectious disease care, malaria screening and treatment, and other public health activities.
The RTS Clinic replaces Wang Pha (WPA) Clinic, which officially ceased services on 15 June 2026, after more than two decades of providing healthcare to migrant and border communities.

SMRU began providing antenatal care and childbirth services at Wang Pha in 2004. In December 2007, a dedicated birth facility was opened, further strengthening access to maternal and newborn care in the area. During its early years, Wang Pha also played an important role in malaria care, with the clinic seeing up to 100 cases of falciparum malaria in a single day.

Following the opening ceremony, Prof. François Nosten, Director of the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit, delivered a speech of thanks and presented souvenirs to the presiding officer and distinguished guests. SMRU staff then accompanied the presiding officer, officials, and guests on a tour of the RTS Clinic, highlighting the new facilities and healthcare services available to patients and communities.

The opening of the RTS Clinic marks an important step in SMRU’s continuing commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare, while supporting research and public health initiatives for communities along the Thailand–Myanmar border.

SMRU extends its sincere appreciation to the European Union and Expertise France, the Tak Provincial Public Health Office, local health authorities, community partners, staff, patients, and community leaders for their continued support and collaboration in the development of the RTS Clinic.

Shoklo Malaria Research Unit

18/09/2026

Job Vacancy.
We are looking for a Midwife In-charge for RTS Clinic . The deadline is 25/09/2026. You may circulate to anyone who is interested in this position.

08/09/2026

Job Vacancy:

We are looking for..

2 Drivers, based at MRM Office.
1 Cleaner, based at KKMCH (Kou Ko Clinic).
1 Security Guard, based at RTS (Phop Phra).

The deadline is 20 September 2026. You may circulate this to anyone interested in this position.

04/09/2026

Field Visit & Learning Programme | 3–4 September 2026

From 3–4 September 2026, a team from Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), led by Asst. Prof. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Lecturer in the Public Health Programme, together with more than 25 international participants, visited SMRU/BHF field sites along the Thai–Myanmar border as part of the 2026 Annual International Training Course (AITC) on “Strengthening the Health Care System in the Border Areas.”

The participants visited Ruam Thai Phatthana 2 (RTS) Clinic and Marker Thai (MKT) Clinic in Phop Phra district and the TB Village in Mae Ramat district in Tak Province, where they learned firsthand about the delivery of healthcare in border communities. Through discussions with field staff, they explored the services provided, the challenges faced by patients and healthcare workers, and the role of field clinics in strengthening the border healthcare system.

The visit was followed by group presentations and discussions, allowing participants to reflect on what they had observed and connect their field experience with broader public health challenges

The second day focused on malaria and tuberculosis, with sessions led by SMRU/BHF teams, followed by a wrap-up discussion with Prof. François Nosten, director of SMRU.

The two-day programme provided an opportunity for participants to gain real-world experience and gain a deeper understanding of healthcare delivery, research, and public health along the Thai–Myanmar border.
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20/08/2026

Stakeholder Meeting on School-based Immunisation for Migrant Learning Centres

19 August 2026.

On 19 August 2026, the Borderland Health Foundation/Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (BHF/SMRU) held a stakeholder meeting on the school-based immunization programme for children attending migrant learning centers (MLCs).

Participants included representatives from the Tak Provincial Public Health Office (Tak PHO), Tak Provincial Administrative Office (Tak PAO), Primary Education Service Area Office 2 (PESAO2), Migrant Education Coordination Centre (MECC), Joint Information and Coordination Centre (JICC), World Health Organisation (WHO), Mae Sot Hospital, Mae Tao Clinic, and BHF/SMRU.

The meeting aimed to present the project overview and implementation plan, gather stakeholder feedback on the proposed target MLCs, and discuss vaccine supply, data management, and data sharing.

The meeting opened with welcome remarks from Professor François Nosten, Director of SMRU, followed by a presentation by Dr Misaki Sugai from the BHF/SMRU EPI Team, outlining the school-based immunisation programme.

Participants shared feedback and recommendations on the proposed target schools and vaccine supply. The meeting also included a discussion on data management and data sharing, led by Nuttapol Panachuenwongsakul and Pyae Phyo Kyaw from the BHF/SMRU Data Team.

BHF/SMRU sincerely appreciates the participation and collaboration of all stakeholders in supporting the implementation of school-based immunisation and improving access to essential health services for migrant children along the Thai–Myanmar border.

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