Professor Yaowalark Sukthana, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University chaired the Opening Ceremony of Training Program in Technology of Medicine and Public Health for health personnel from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for the year 2016.  With this opportunity Associate Professor Emsri Pongponratn, Consultant to the Dean for International Affairs and Alliance and Assistant Professor Teera Kusolsuk, M.D., Deputy Director of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases welcomed participants from Lao PDR.  This training program was initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, which five health personnel will be trained during 8 February to 17 March 2016 at Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.  This event took place at Meeting Room 6601, 6th floor, the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne Building, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.