รายงานประจำปีคณะสหเวชศาสตร์ ประจำปี 2016

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FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

ANNUAL REPORT

THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY

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Message from

Rector

On the occasion of the 21st Foundation Anniversary of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
Thammasat University on the 21st of February 2016, I, in my capacity as Representative of the
University Executive Board, do hereby extend all the best wishes to the executives, lecturers, staff
members, students, and alumni of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The many successes of the
Faculty concerning academic performance, research, and social services have been achieved by the
joint persistent efforts and sacrifices of all involved parties and, as a result, the Faculty of Allied Health
Sciences has benefited from continued growth and national and international recognition.
Over the past 21 years, l have easily perceived the continuous development in different areas
of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, particularly so in the areas of student-centered learning and
instructional management, researches, and social services. Also noted is the important promotion of the
English language in all curricula to improve the language skills of the students, instillation of self-learning
and knowledge integration capacities. Furthermore, the Faculty has promoted the inter-institutional
exchange of learning/teaching and research abilities by initiating academic partnerships with local and
international educational institutions.
The demonstrated performance of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences indicates its
active participation in the development of Thammasat University as a leading educational institution
recognized locally and abroad.
This shall include the production of graduates with Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Doctoral’s

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degrees in Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Sports and Exercise Sciences, Sports Coaching, Sports
Management, and Forensic Science.
Moreover, the Faculty has established a Health Care Service Center (HCSc) comprising Medical
Technology Research and Service Unit, Physical Therapy and Hydrotherapy Unit, Sports Science and
Sports Rehabilitation Unit which provide integrated, modern health services at international standards.
On this occasion, l wish all lecturers, personnel, students and alumni prosperity in all areas, good health,
successinallmissionsandsustaineddeterminationtoimprovethequalityoftheFacultyofAlliedHealthSciences.

(Professor Dr. Somkit Lertpaithoon)
Rector of Thammasat University

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Message from

Dean

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University will celebrate its 21st
Foundation Anniversary on The 21st of February 2016. Especially, in the last three years the
administration of the Faculty has been enhanced to ensure the continued prosperity in education and
research and to strengthen academic services and international collaboration.
The Faculty has established management rules and mechanisms in accordance with the
university strategy and annual public service plans. They have been followed up by periodic internal
audits until they were accepted by Thammasat University as a role model for faculty management in
learning and teaching.
In respect of scientific research, the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences is committed to
become a leading research institution of the country and to be internationally recognized. The Faculty
has continuously allocated scholarships to promote its scientific staff, who in return have received
a substantial number of research awards at both national and international level.Academically, the
Faculty has opened new curricula at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. level, offering at present ten
Thai and English programs. In this year, it is planned to open two new programs, firstly Radiological
Technology and secondly Biomedical Engineering. Thus, the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences provides
students, lecturers, and researchers with a rich set of sciences and opportunities to learn, teach, and
do research.

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With regard to academic services including to the public, the Faculty has set up a health care
service center that provides laboratory tests and analysis services, physical therapy, and sport science
services. All units are equipped with modern instruments at international standards and can generate
sustainable income for the Faculty. Moreover, these instruments are also used in learning and teaching
and as a result will benefit the practical clinical skills of the students.
In addition, the Faculty has initiated the Thammasat Golf Program for Senior Executives
to develop the sport of golf but also as a social meeting point of people interested to help in the
development of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
International collaboration has been promoted by the Faculty through memorandums of
understanding signed with local and international educational institutions and organizations. This
has been regarded as a significant success in establishing academic and research networks and as a
major step for the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences to raise its academic and research potentials to an
international level.
The many successes of the Faculty have been achieved by the cooperation of personnel at
all levels and l hereby appreciate all parties involved in all operations so that the Faculty shall have
a appreciate all parties involved in all operations continuous development and shall achieve the
objectives of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and of Thammasat University.

(Associate Professor Dr. Kampol Ruchiwit)
Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

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roles for providing qualified students, knowledge, health
PHILOSOPHY service, and forensic services to the community and the
nation using integreated health science, sport science as
well as forensic sciences. the students are expected to
possess and develop knowledge, skills, and critical thinking
combined with a moral discipline and a positive attitude
towards the profession.

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat VISION
University is one of the leading nation and international in-
stitutions of academic and research excellence with moral
commitment for the goodness of society.

MISSION

1. Prepare professional graduate with academic excellence and moral discipline and ethical
standard.
2. Develop the research and knowledge necessary and useful for the country’s development
with an emphasis on practical and integrated studies of allied health sciences.
3. Provide professional and educational services, and disseminake knowledge to the society for
sustainable development on health care and health promotion, and forensic sciences to support
criminal justice system.
4. Improve management efficiency based on the principles of good governance as well as
happiness at workplace combining with raising Thai culture.

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Table of Contents

Section 1
Administration 1

Section 2
Faculty Staff 10

Section 3
Performance Of the 2016 Fiscal Year 31

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Section 1

Administration

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Clinical Professor Mr.Chranchai Udomlarptham Dr.Weerachai Khuparsert
Dr.Seree Tuchinda

Professor Sanguan Lewmanont Associate Professor Dr.Preecha Pitanon
Somchai Viriyayudhakorn

Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor
Dr.Vilailuck Skulpakdee Dr.Sakchai Wongkittiruk Chumpot Amatyakul

Dr.Jirot Sindhvananda Dr.Santiparb Tejavaniga

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Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Associate Professor Kampol Ruchiwit, Ph.D.

๐ Associate Dean for Administration Assistant Professor Pussadee Tobunluepop
๐ Director, Health Care Service Center Assistant Professor Seksun Samosornsuk, Ph.D.

๐ Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Assistant Professor Plaiwan Suttanon, Ph.D.
๐ Associate Dean for Research and

Internationnal Affairs

๐ Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance Assistant Professor Kanyanat Piumngam, Ph.D
๐ Assistant Dean for Administration Assistant Professor Supatcharin Kemarat, Ph.D.
๐ Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Lecturer Namfon Mahasup, Ph.D.
๐ Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Lecturer Kaiyot Sudsa-ard
๐ Assistant Dean for Research and
Lecturer Hiranya Sritart
International Affairs

๐ Director, Graduate Program Professor Major General Oytip Na Talang, Ph.D.
๐ Head, Department of Medical Technology Associate Professor Thitimonrat Duangchanda
๐ Head, Department of Physical Therapy Assistant Professor Kesara Rukpongsiri, Ph.D.
๐ Head, Department of Sports Science
and Sports Development
Lecturer Sudarat Apibantaweesakul
๐ Head, Department of Radiological Technology Associate Professor Pichit Trivitayaratana
๐ Secretary, Office the Dean
Miss Jranya Yongyingsakthaworn

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Dean

Executive Committee Board of Director

Associate Dean for Associate Dean for Associate Dean for Research
Academic Affairs Administration and International Affairs

Assistant Dean for Assistant Dean for Assistant Dean for Assistant Dean for Assistant Dean for Research
Academic Affirs Quality Assurance Administration Student Affairs and International Affairs

Head, Head, Head, Head, Director, Director, Head, Department Secretary,
Department Department Department Department Graduate Health Care Department Biomedical Office
of Medical of Physical of Sports Science of Forensic Program Service Center Radiological Engineering the Dean
Technology Technology
Therapy and Science
Sports Development

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Department of Department of Department of Graduate Department of Department of Department of
Medical Technology Physical Therapy Sports Science Program Forensic Radiologcal Biomedical
Science Technology Engineering
and Sports
Development

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- Administration Section - Medical Technology Research and Service Unit
- Finance and Supplies Section - Sports Science and Sports Rehabilitation Unit
- Academic and Research Section - Physical Therapy and Hydrotherapy Unit
- Planning and Acedemic Quality - Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Center
Assurance Section

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Department of Department of Department of
Medical Technology Physical Therapy Sports Science and
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Sports Development
(Medical Technology) (Physical Therapy) Bachelor of Science
(Sports and Exercise

Sciences)
Bachelor of Arts
(Sports Management)
Bachelor of Arts
(Sports Coaching)

OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM

Graduate Program Department of Department of
Forensic Science Radiological Technology
Master of Science Master of Science
(Medical Techonology) (Forensic Science) Bachelor of Science
(Radiological Technology)
Master of Science
(Physical Therapy)
Master of Science
(Biomedical Sciences)
Doctor of Philosophy
(Biomedical Sciences)

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Section 2

Faculty Staff

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Academic Personal

Department of Medical Technology

Head of Medical Technology

Associate Professor Thitimonrat Duangchanda
Deputy Head of Department for Research
Assistant Professor Patcharee Isarankura Na Ayudhya, Ph.D.
Deputy Head of Department for Administration
Assistant Professor Chareeporn Akekawatchai, Ph.D.
Division of Clinical Microscopy and Porasitology
Associate Professor Thitimonrat Duangchanda
Associate Professor Malinee Pongsavee, Ph.D.
Lecturer Dujdaw Songthammawat, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Duangnate Pipatsatitpong, Ph.D.
Lecturer Onguma Natalang, Ph.D.

Division of Hematology
Assistant Professor Ekchol Mukda
Lecturer Khaimuk Changsri, Ph.D.
Lecturer Sawang Petvises, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Patcharee Isarankura Na Ayudhya, Ph.D.
Lecturer Sirinart Chomean, Ph.D.

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Division of Clinical Microbiology
Associate Professor Kampol Ruchiwit, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Anek Pootong, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Kasama Supanaranond, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Seksun Samosornsuk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Worada Samosornsuk, Ph.D.
Lecturer Nattamon Niyomdecha
Division of Immunology and Transfusion Science
Professor Major General Oytip Na Talang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Pornpimol Angkasekwinai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Teerakul Arpornsuwan, Ph.D.
Lecturer Pramote Sriwanitchrak

Assistant Professor Jareeporn Ekwatchai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Wimolpak Sriwai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Chollanot Kaset, Ph.D.
Division of Clinical Chemistry
Assistant Professor Sudawadee Kongkhum, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Col. Thaval Rerksngarm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Suwanna Cowawintaweewat, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Pussadee Tobunluepop
Lecturer Narisa Kengtrong Bordeerat, Ph.D.
Lecturer Somsak Fongsupa, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Pilaiwan Siripurkpong, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Kanyanat Piumngam, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Somchad Tatulakarn

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Department of Physical Therapy

Head of Physical Therapy

Assistant Professor Kesara Rukpongsiri, Ph.D.

Deputy Head of Department for Academic and Student Affairs
Assistant Professor Noppol Pramodhyakul, Ph.D.
Deputy Head of Department for Administration
Assistant Professor Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat, Ph.D.

Deputy Head of Department for Research
Assistant Professor Sukwida Manorungsan
Deputy Head of Department for Academic Service and Quality Assurance
Lecturer Sasipa Buranapuntalug

Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Lecturer Siriluck Chetpiyawong, Ph.D.
Lecturer Santhanee Khruakhorn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Sukwida Manorungsan

Lecturer Poramet Eared, Ph.D.
Lecturer Chalermpong Painupong
Lecturer Nuttaporn Praditpod

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Neurological Physical Therapy

Lecturer Kitsana Krootnark
Assistant Professor Patcharee Kooncumchoo, Ph.D.
Lecturer Pagamas Piriyaprasarth, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Plaiwan Suttanon, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Noppol Pramodhyakul, Ph.D.
Chest Physical Therapy
Lecturer Khajonsak Pongpanit
Assistant Professor Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat, Ph.D.
Lecturer Sasipa Buranapuntalug

Padiatric Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor Piyapa Kaewauthan
Assistant Professor Kesara Rukpongsiri, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Pinailug Tantilipikorn Eared, Ph.D.

Lecturer Namfon Mahasup, Ph.D.
Lecturer Rungtip Duangkaew
Sports Physical Therapy
Lecturer Poonyanat Nualon, Ph.D.
Lecturer Thanawat Kitsuksan
Lecturer Teerapat Laddawong

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Department of Sports Science and Sports Development

Head of Sports Science and Sports Development

Lecturer Sudarat Apibantaweesakul

Deputy Head of Administration and Quality Assurance
Lecturer Sutima Suwankan
Deputy Head of Academic, Research and International Affairs
Lecturer Supattra Silapabanleng

Deputy Head of Student Affairs
Lecturer Jakkrapan Chupthaisong
Deputy Head of Academic Services
Associate Professor Apiluk Theanthong, Ph.D.

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Bachelor of Science Program in Sports and Exercise Science

Lecturer Piriya Suwannadis
Lecturer Sutima Suwankan

Lecturer Supattra Silapabanleng
Assistant Professor Supatcharin Kemarat, Ph.D.

Bachelor of Arts Program in Sport Coaching

Lecturer Kaiyot Sudsa-ard
Lecturer Sudarat Apibantaweesakul
Lecturer Wichai Yeemin, Ph.D.
Lecturer Natthapon Phewkham
Lecturer Choawarat Kemarat
Associate Professor Apiluk Theanthong, Ph.D.

Bachelor of Arts Program in Sport Management

Lecturer Jakkrapan Chupthaisong
Lecturer Worawee Nakpanom

Lecturer Paak Phantumabamrung
Assistant Professor Nilmanee Sriboon, Ph.D.

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Graduate Program

Director of Graduate Program

Professor Major General Oytip Na Talang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Rachaneewan Unpad, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Amornrat Geadkaew, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Jiraporn Kuesap, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Hans Rudi Grams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Pongsri Tongtawe, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Potjanee Srimanote, Ph.D.
Lecturer Jeeraphong Thanongsaksrekul, Ph.D.

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Department of Forensic Science

Head of Forensic Science

Associate Professor Kampol Ruchiwit, Ph.D.

Director, Master of Science Program in Forensic Science

Pol.Gen. Attapon Chamsuwanwong

Lecturer Pairoa Praihirunkit, Ph.D.

Department of Radiological Technology

Head of Radiological Technology

Associate Professor Pichit Trivitayaratana

Lecturer Watcharaporn Sandkra
Lecturer Chatnapa Muntue

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Lecturer Hiranya Sritart

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Supporting Personnel

Department of Medical Technology

Scientist

Miss Benja Norapong
Miss Madtika Fungkajai
Mr. Sompoch Prajan
Mr. Somcheep Komain

Miss Wasana Sirin
Mrs. Kanyarat Inplaeng
Mr. Nukoon Inplaeng
Mr. Niwes Pakeesan

Department of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Mr. Phuwarin Namdaeng
Mrs. Somrudee Harnmanop
Mr. Sirawich Tongpoon
Miss Suteera Jaidee

Miss Chayanee Wongcharone
Miss Mayuree Aiemthaisong
Miss Siriphon Sahwatdiphol
Mrs. Somkuan Phan-Ngen
Mr. Krissana Yodpanya

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Department of Sports Science and Sports Development

Sports Scientist

Miss Vinitha Puengtanom
Mr. Thanapat Toautta

Miss Wonvilai Khaokhum
Miss Ruethai Siwapathomporn
Mr. Thanawat Sealao
Miss Chanakarn Dangdoung

Graduate Program

Mr. Vick Banmairuroi
Mrs. Buppa Arechanajan
Mr. Anurak Cheoymang
Mr. Nanthawat Kosa

Miss Supawan Gaewta
Miss Benjawan Phosuwan
Mrs. Bupphachat Posowan

Department of Forensic Science

Mr. Wattanapong Lienpetch

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Administration Section

Miss Pattraporn Suraseang
Mr. Wirapong Dokphueng
Mrs. Kanjana Yimphong

Mr. Chanakan Chandang
Miss Jarassri Sinsup
Mrs. Lanida Srirash

Mr. Surasak Pasri
Mr. Worrapoch Kantanet
Mr. Wiroj Chanjarearn

Finance and Supplies Section

Miss Pitchaya Theanthad
Mrs. Jintana Kaewdeang
Miss Monta Rungjareun

Miss Parada Buranasombat
Miss Anusa Chongtaku
Miss Rattana Chaidee
Miss Maytavee Chaksan

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Academic and Research Section

Miss Walaiporn Klabjai
Miss Kanyanat Chaidilok
Miss Ladda Ninman
Mrs. Jarinya Pasit
Miss Ladda Vanme
Miss Penjun Buachaw
Miss Nungruthai Poonsab

Planning and Academic Quality Assurance Section

Miss Sirirat Sripravitkorn
Mr. Chanon timrod
Miss Plarisa Somnenghong

Health Care Service Center

Mr. Manit Nuusa
Mr. Watchara Thawonpong
Miss Korunya Sangautai
Miss Manusanan Boonmeeprasert

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AHS Human Resources
AHS employed 153 staff; 91 are in academic position.

1. Ranked by Education

40 Master degree
(43.95 %)

1 Bachelor degree
(1.09 %)

50 Doctoral degree
(54.94 %)

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2. Ranked by Academic Title

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (91 Persons)

11 Associate Professor
(12.08 %)

2 Professor
(2.19 %)

29 Assistant Professor 49 Lecturer
(31.86 %) (53.84 %)

The academic staff are under various units as shown below:
2.1 Graduate Program (9 persons)

2 Professor 1 Associate Professor
(22.22 %) (11.11 %)

4 Assistant Professor
(44.44 %)

2 Lecturer
(22.22 %)

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2.2 Department of Medical Technology (32 persons)

6 Associate Professor
(18.75 %)

12 Assistant Professor
(37.50 %)

14 Lecturer
(43.75 %)

2.3 Department of Physical Therapy (27 persons)

10 Assistant Professor 17 Lecturer
(37.03 %) (62.96 %)

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2.4 Department of Sports Science and Sports Development (16 persons)

2 Assistant Professor 2 Associate Professor
(12.50 %) (12.50 %)

12 Lecturer
(75.00 %)

2.5 Department of Forensic Science (3 persons)

1 Associate Professor 2 Lecturer
(33.33 %) (66.66 %)

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2.6 Department of Radiological Technology (3 persons)

2 Lecturer 1 Associate Professor
(66.66 %) (33.33 %)

2.7 Department of Biomedical Engineering (1 person)

1 Lecturer
(100 %)

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The total 153 staff are devided in seven categories based
on employment contract.

114 University Staff 1 Permanent Workers
(74.50 %) (0.65 %)
1 Government officers
(0.65 %)

2 Lecturer (Contract of Employment)
(1.30 %)

23 Temporary University Officials
(University income) (15.03 %)

7 Temporary Workers
(4.57 %)

5 Permanent University Officials
(University income) (3.26 %)

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Section 3

Performance Of the
2016 Fiscal Year

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Planning Section

Strategic Plan of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University
Fiscal Year 2014-2016

To comply with the main strategies of AHS staff members including dean,
Thammasat University during 2012-2016, Faculty associate dean, assistant dean, director, head of
of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) developed and department, head of office, committee, academic
accomplished a policy with a strategic plan and and non-academic staff, have their responsibility
a course of actions for excellence in Teaching for suitable levels of duty.
and Learning, Research and Services with Social
Responsibility. In addition, AHS faculty also gives
precedence to well-being and relationship of
To achieve these purposes, AHS faculty staff with knowledge and skills enhancement,
values the quality of management and members. improving and renovating physical environment and
The management system includes accountability academic research facilities, recreation activity and
(an assignment of responsibility) and a schedule relaxation area. The success of AHS faculty during
for activities to be completed, as well as auditing 2014-2016 resulted from a constant outpouring
tools to implement corrective actions and creating of intellectual, physical and mental devotion of
an up ward spiral of continuous improvement; or all staff under the direction and support of dean.
“Plan, Do, Check, Act”

Finance and Supplies Section

Annual Report 2016

Budget Income for Faculty Allied Health Sciences 74,787,900.00 THB.
Annual Goverment Statement of Expenditure 3,602,400.00 THB.
Financial Support for Research Projects 16,210,500.00 THB.
Total 94,600,800.00 THB.

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Academic Section

To follow the strategies of Thammasat University,
five undergraduate, four Master and one Philosophy
programs were established in our Faculty. In 2016,
the number of undergraduate students programs
in Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Sports
Science, Sports Management and Sports Coaching
Programs are 245, 209, 87, 495 and 238 respec-
tively, Moreover, two undergraduate programs,
Radiological Technology and Biomedical Engineering
are planned to establish in 2017-2018.

For graduate programs, the number of Master
Program students in Biomedical Sciences, Medical
Technology, Physical Therapy, Forensic Sciences and
Philosophy program in Biomedical Sciences are 17,
61, 14, 35 and 20 respectively.

For learning process, we implemented the 21st
Century Skills to our students in all curriculums
such as learning and innovation skills, life and career
skills and information, media and technology skills
for improving the skill of our students, including the
English language skill too.

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Research and International Affairs Section

Research Aspect
Progressions and achievements during fiscal year 2016.

Grants and Funding - General research: 4 projects
In the fiscal year 2016, a number of research (1,075,000 Baht.)
projects from several departments of the faculty - Innovation development: 3 projects
including Department of Medical Technology, (1,468,000 Baht.)
Department of Physical Therapy, Department - Graduate student: 8 projects (352,962
of Sports Science and Sports Development, and Baht.)
Graduate Programs have been successfully secured • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: 12 research
grant funding from several funding agencies from projects accounting for total of 1,321,875 Baht.
both university and nation levels. • National Science and Technology Development
• Annual Government Statement of Expenditure: Agensy (NSTDA) 5,600,000 Baht.
15 research projects accounting for total of • National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)
16,210,500 Baht. 1,520,000 Baht.
• Thammasat University: 16 research projects Rates of numbers of publications have been
accounting for total of 3,851,100 Baht. increased from 2014-2016.

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The Number of Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals.

Number of publications have been increased from the past two years
(increased 9.52% from the year 2014 and 2.22% from the year 2015)

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According to the one of the main policies institutes/ universities. Currently, the faculty has
of the Thammasat University and the Faculty of had 25 MOUs. With the high number of agreements,
Allied Health Sciences in developing collaborations the Faculty has its aim to keep the collaboration
with prestigious academic institutes both in the active and valuable for the Faculty members as
region level and the world, the Faculty of Allied well as for Thammasat University.
Health Sciences has built its international relations. In the fiscal year 2016, a number of activities has
Since 2014 the Faculty has greatly developed its had initiated and successfully arranged. These
collaborations with many high reputation activities included:
1)The3rdJointSymposiumofThammasat
University; the National Defense Medical Center,
Taiwan; and BK21 PLUS of the Catholic University
of Korea, 2016 which was hosted by the National
Defense Medical Center, Taiwan (June 2, 2016).
This year was on the theme “Asian Medicine: From
Macro-analysis to Micro-analysis”. The Symposium
was another successful event regularly organized
by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and the
two collaborators.

2) Special lecture by Prof. Kuo, Chia-Hua,
Dean for Research and Development, University of
Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. Prof. Kuo, Chia-Hua has strong
research track record on the areas of sports
sciences and exercises. His special lecture covered
3 topics:
a. exercise, diabetes, and inflammation
b. effective exercise to reduce body fat
c. DHEA-S and coping capacity
The special lecture was success with high
number of attendants, and was a great value both
in terms of knowledge and research experiences
for both staff and students.

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3) Academic visit from Dean and five Professors from Suwon University on June 19, 2016.

4) An oversea student has enrolled to our graduate program for Ph.D. study. Mr. Julius Eleazar dC.
Jose, a faculty member of the department of Medical Technology of the University of Santo Tomas,
Philippines has received scholarship to study Ph.D.

5) Official Memorandum of Understanding with the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Waseda University,
Japan
6) Official Memorandum of Understanding with Osaka Prefecture University, Japan.
All the activities have strengthen our international collaborations which would facilitate the Faculty of
Allied Health Sciences to be one of the region’s most prestigious academic institute.

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Academic Service Section

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
Thammasat University corporate with Rangsit City
Municipality through projects that promote health
and quality of life for people staying in the commu-
nity. This project has taken four years continuously
and also focused on providing health education and
appropriate public health responses to clusters.
The staffs of our faculty are willing to serve the
society.
In 2016 the faculty of allied health
sciences had free many academic service projects,
such as health check-up offered to monks and
community fitness program to people in
community. Apart from this, we produced
self health care handbooks for people in
community. The results of health check-up
offered to monks found that over 75 percent
of monks were satisfied with this project. In
addition, the new knowledge from
academic service were used for application alongside
teaching and research. The student had
establishing and developing knowledge from
services based learning in many subjects.
Moreover, our faculty has the health care
service center which was set up for service
learning center, resource for research and health
services. The health care service center consists of
three major sectors including physiotherapy and
hydrotherapy centers, medical technology service
and sports science service.
In the future, the academic service want
to lead the community representatives to share
knowledge for developing in their community.

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Student Affairs Section

Since The Student Affairs Section Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, presented the award and certificate to
has been established, the main activities that Mr.Thanasan Suphabprom, Ms.Sureewan Runun and Ms. sakulthip keawsang in the
we focus on are to promote our students in orientation day for new students in academic year 2016.
order to participate in. For academic activities, Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, presented the award and certificate to
there are seminars and activities to improve Mr.Thanasan Suphabprom, Ms.Sureewan Runun and Ms. sakulthip keawsang in the
student academic educate in the PDCA principle orientation day for new students in academic year 2016.
applied in the annual event. For art and cultural
conservation, there are the consecration
candles on the eve of Buddhist Lent Day and
The Teacher Day Observation. In addition, our
students had the opportunity to volunteer in local
communities nearby the University for involving
academic service. These activities are emphasized
because The Student Affairs Section realizes that
learning cannot be confined to the classroom but
it requires engagement through a multiplicity of ac-
tivities. Therefore, there are the great opportunities
for our students so as to improve their life skills and
realize their social responsibilities.

Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences was anointed book and received with In the past year, students build a
flowers presented day in The Teacher Day Observation of 2016. reputation and pride for Faculty of Allied Health
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Sciences, Thammasat University. In the 17th
Learning presented the award and certificate to Mr. Phoomipat Phongsukree and Asian Junior Athletics Championships 2016 at
Mr.thanakrit trakolakatada Physiotherapist student, they won the 2rd runner up in Vietnam, Ms.Sureewan Runun, She won the gold
service learning award of Thammasat University 2016 medal from 4 x 100 metres relay. Mr.Thanasan
Suphabprom won the gold medal
wheelchair basketball in the 34th Disability Thailand
National Game., Mr.Phoomipat Phongsukree and
Mr.thanakrit trakolakatada Physiotherapist
student, they won the 2nd runner up in service
learning award of Thammasat University 2016.

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Academic Quality Assurance Section

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Tham- self-assessment. To achieve the continuous quality
masat University (AHSTU) perform quality assur- improvement process, AHSTU conducted a Self
ance system in order to control, audit and assess Assessment Report for the 2015 academic year
the educational quality in line with the National base on the OHEC and the TUQA criteria and was
Education Act 1999 (2nd amendment in 2002) assessed educational quality from a TUQA as-
and Thammasat University’s vision and mission. sessment committee on 20 September 2016. The
For internal quality assurance system, AHSTU’s committee gave an assessment report of AHSTU
QA committee is responsible for development, performance and summarized the strengths for
administration, and follow-up on the operations further development as below.
that emphasize the key performance indica-
tors set by the office of Commission on Higher
Education (OHEC) Thailand and Thammasat
University Quality Assurance (TUQA) as a framework of

Education Preservation of Arts and Culture
- AHSTU staffs have professional - AHSTU has good operation for the
knowledge and attentive in teaching. preservation of arts and culture that promote
- AHSTU students pass the professional the cultural mission
license in high percentage (at good level). - AHSTU has cultural exchange activities
Research with international students.
- AHSTU staffs have the competency and Administration and Management
commitment in researching. - The leader of AHSTU has a clear
- AHSTU has academic activities and vision and direction for administration and
collaboration with other international institute development outstanding programs to serve the
to form research network. society demands
Academic service - AHSTU has a good financial stability
- AHSTU has health care service center and has an effective financial management to
(business unit) which has the potential to increase revenue.
generate income, to provide academic services
such as mobile health care unit, medical
laboratory unit, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy
unit, sports science and sports rehabilitation unit.

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Assessment result of AHSTU for the 2014 Academic Year

Quality Components Key performance indicators score

1. Education and Student Development Activities OHEC TUQA
2. Research
3. Academic services 4.1 3
4. Preservation of Arts and Culture
5. Administration and Management 5 2.54

Average (80% OHCE + 20% TUQA) 5-
Assessment result
5-

4.5 -

3.89

Good

TUQA assessment committee, under the leadership of Assoc.Prof.Dr.Sittichai Tudsri visit AHSTU
on 20 September 2016.

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Health Care Service Center (HCSC)

Medical Technology Research and Service Unit

This Unit provides several clinical laboratory services including detection of real-time
Tuberculosis (TB) in body fluid and tissue, heavy metal analysis, and routine and special blood tests
for the people. In addition, we also give services for annual health check-up programs such as blood
tests, urine alysis (UA), mobile chest X-ray, audiometry, lung function test, and occupational vision
test. A numbers of these tests were performed in 2016 as follow.

1. Test of Real-Time PCR for Tuberculosis (TB)

Tests Real-TReimal-eTimPCe RPCfRorfoTrBTB(Jiann2u00a1r6y(-JDane-cDeecm. 2b00e1r6,)2016) Total

Real-Time PCR for TB Tests / month

Jan. Fab. Mar. April. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

66 62 62 43 25 56 51 74 51 32 56 52 630

2. Analysis of heavy metal in blood and urine

Tests Heavy mHeeatvaylmAentaallAynsaisly(sJisa,n2u0a1r6y(-JDaenc-Deemc.b) er, 2016) Sep. Oct.-Dec. Total
35 Total
1. Mercury (Hg) Tests / month 61 282
2. Manganese (Mn) Jan. Fab. Mar. April. May. Jun. July Aug 26 380
3. Arsenic (As) 5 130
4. Tin (Sn) 5 28 143 71 24
0 10 167 142 816
3 26 15 60
0 1 3 15

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3. Routine and special tests for annual health check-up program

Routine and special teRsotustinfeoarndaspnenciaul afolr ahnneuaallhtehaltch hcheecckk-u-pupprogprarmo,g2r0a1m6 (Ja(nJa-Dneuc.)ary-December, 2016)
Tests Tests / month Total

Jan. Fab. Mar. April. May. Jun. July Aug Sep. Oct. Dec.

Microfilaria 170 220 128 337 855

CBC 27 3454 3701 3338 3379 3686 1361 3508 3415 3399 550 29,818

Pregnancy test 25 35 25 50 135

Urinary Analysis 27 117 269 41 180 692 26 550 550 2,452

Amphethamine 178 128 175 337 818

FBS 27 96 218 41 348 1361 155 2090 379 4,715

Ferritin 1 13 5

BUN 27 2171 2215 2013 2013 2013 3374 2168 2090 2013 476 20,573

Creatinine 27 2135 2013 2013 2013 2013 1380 2168 2090 2013 311 18,176

Lipid profile 27 2073 2232 2013 2054 2361 1352 2168 2090 2013 379 18,762

Stool culture 27 135 162

SGOT 2169 2310 2013 2013 2361 3163 2168 2013 2013 476 20,699

SGPT 2169 2215 2013 2013 2361 3005 2168 2013 2013 476 20,446

Uric acid 160 223 100 100 101 400 255 1990 100 379 3,808

Fructosamine 2 23 7

HbA1c 33 6

Toluene in Urine 38 11 8 57

Thinner in Urine 36 36

Ammonia in Blood 36 36

Mercury in Blood 36 36

Lead in Blood 118 202 235 555

Nicklein Blood 103 67 170

Copper 2 2

Chromium 68 61 129

Trichloroethylene 7 6 13

Xylene 18 23 41

Calcium 145 700 550 1,395

AST -

ALT -

ALP 139 692 11 250 1,092

ABO cell grouping 35 8

ABO serum

grouping 37 10

G-6-PD 14 5

Hb typing 24 6

HBs Ag 25 151 874 1,050

HBs Ab 25 139 711 875
CEA 38 16 25 79

AFP 170 9 10 189

PSA 5 5

CA125 23 5

CA 15-3 1 11 3

Rheumotoid factor 1 37 11