National CSO consultation, Thailand, September 2019

Malaria CSO platform Thailand focal person, Alistair Shaw from Raks Thai Foundation, conducted consultations with the implementing entities during last week of September and 1-2 October and sought feedback from RAI implementing partners and representatives of malaria affected communities to ensure community priorities are adequately reflected at a decision-making level. The first consultation was conducted in Mae Sot, Tak Province from 23rd to the 24th of September 2019. The consultation included a site visit to Ban Tham Suea community and Wang Pha medical clinic. Participating organizations included the International Organization for Migration and the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit. These organizations represent communities and civil society in the northern region of Thailand. The second consultation was conducted in Bangkok on 25th of September 2019. Participating organizations included Raks Thai Foundation, the American Refugee Committee, Pattanarak Foundation and World Vision Foundation of Thailand. These organizations represent communities and civil society in the northeast, central and southern Regions of Thailand. The final consultation was conducted in Yala Province from 1st to the 2nd of October 2019. The consultation included a site visit to Bannang Sata district. Participating organizations included the Young Muslim Association of Thailand and Stella Maris Seafarers Center. These organizations represent communities and civil society in Deep South Region of Thailand. Following endorsement by participating organizations, the report is intended to be shared with Government counterparts before presentation or public dissemination.