Dr. Jakkris Bhumisawat

Senior Physician in Anti-Aging Medicine, Specializing in: Holistic Health Planning to Use the Least of Drugs and Reducing Hypertension, Stroke, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Post Covid

The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant) (2012)

Education

  • High School (Mathayom 5) St. Gabriel School (1972)
  • Bachelor of Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University (1975)
  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (1977)
  • Master Degree in Public Health, Hebrew University, Israel (1987)

Current Roles

  • Committee Member, Integrated Inspection Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, Prime Minister’s Office: Involved in overseeing and evaluating government inspections.
  • Special Lecturer in Alternative Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine: Provides lectures and training on these subjects.
  • Special Executive Advisory for Multiple Anti-Aging Clinics (Domestic and International): Offers advisory services to clinics specializing in anti-aging treatments.
  • Executive Advisory for International Cell Therapy and Stem Cell Development Projects: Provides expertise on projects related to cell therapy and stem cell research.
  • Executive Advisory for Hydrogen Water for Health Project: Advises on projects exploring the health benefits of hydrogen water.
  • President of the Chelation Therapy Association: Leads an association focused on chelation therapy.
  • Honorary President of A4M Thailand: Currently holds an honorary position within the organization.

Positions Held and Duties

  • Director of Ratburi Hospital, Surin Province (1980-1982): Overseeing the operations of a provincial hospital.
  • Director of the Department of Academic Promotion and Services, Surin Provincial Public Health Office (1982-1988): Leading initiatives related to academic advancements and service provision within the provincial health office.
  • Preventive Medicine Specialist, Surin Provincial Public Health Office (1988-1989): Focusing on disease prevention and public health measures.
  • Nutrition Division, Department of Health (1989-1990): Working on nutrition-related issues at the national level.
  • Director of the Institute of Public Health Science, Department of Medical Sciences (1990-1997): Leading research and development activities in public health.
  • Temporary Consultant, World Health Organization (WHO), on Research Project Management (1997): Providing expertise in managing research projects for the WHO.
  • Chairman of the Alternative Medicine Committee (1998): Leading initiatives related to alternative medicine.
  • Director of the Alternative Medicine Coordination Center, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health (1998-2003): Coordinating alternative medicine practices within the ministry.
  • Acting Assistant Permanent Secretary of Public Health (1998-2003): Serving in a high-level administrative role within the ministry.
  • Public Health Information Officer (Medical Officer 10) (2006-2007): Responsible for disseminating public health information.
  • Public Health Information Officer (Acting Inspector General) (2008): Acting in an oversight role within the ministry.
  • Inspector General, Ministry of Public Health, and Head of the Inspector General’s Office (Executive 10) (2009-2014): Overseeing the ministry’s operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • President of A4M Thailand (2008-2018): Previously held a leadership position in the Thai chapter of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Other Activities and Achievements

  • Secretary of the Consumer Protection Committee, House of Representatives (2001-2004): Served as the secretariat for a parliamentary committee focused on consumer protection.
  • Secretary-General of the Foundation for the Development of Alternative Medicine (Thailand): Led a foundation dedicated to promoting alternative medicine practices.
  • Vice President of the Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS) (2003-2004): Held a leadership position in a public organization focused on life sciences research and development.
  • Committee Member, Health Trade and Services Committee, Thai Chamber of Commerce (2003-2005): Participated in a committee discussing health-related business and services within the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
  • President of the Foundation for the Development of Alternative Medicine (Thailand) (2003-Present): Continues to lead the foundation in promoting alternative medicine.
  • Received commendation from the selection committee for Outstanding Rural Physicians, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital (1986-1987): Recognized for exceptional work as a rural physician.
  • Awarded a royal plaque for outstanding service in remote areas by Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra (1988): Honored for contributions to healthcare in underserved regions.
  • Received the Outstanding Administrator Award in 2000 from the Foundation for Thai Society: Recognized for exceptional leadership and management skills.
  • Invited to be a board member of the MOA Health Science Research Center Foundation, Japan: Served on the board of a Japanese foundation focused on health science research.
  • Invited to be a member of the Faculty of Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University: Contributed to the academic activities of the university.
  • Consultant for the UPM Foundation, Italy: Provided advisory services to an Italian foundation.
  • Lecturer on various radio and television programs: Disseminated knowledge about alternative medicine and health.
  • Consultant for several health magazines: Provided expertise and advice to health publications.

Significant Study Tours

  • 1985: Studied a Family Planning Project in Nepal, funded by the WHO.
  • 1993: Attended the Graduate Summer Program in Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, USA.
  • 1993: Participated in the IX International Conference on AIDS and IV STD World Congress in Germany.
  • 1993: Attended a workshop on HIV Vaccine Development and Evaluation in the USA.
  • 1995: Received training on Medical Waste Management in the USA.
  • 1995: Conducted a study tour on disease surveillance, autopsy, and consumer protection in Singapore.
  • 1996: Attended a training course on waste management technology and related regulations in the USA.
  • 1996: Visited the International Medical and Science Exhibition in Germany.
  • 1997: Served as a temporary consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO) on research project management in Spain, Portugal, and Indonesia.
  • 1999: Conducted a study tour on integrated medicine in Switzerland and Germany.
  • 2000: Attended conferences on Macrobiotics and Science in Italy, Tunisia, and Cuba.
  • 2003: Attended the XVII National and International Congress of UPM Centers in Italy.
  • 2004: Conducted a study tour on “China Regarding Biolivbioartifical Liver Medical Device” in China.
  • 2004: Attended conferences and study tours on Life Sciences in the USA.
  • 2004: Participated in an academic conference on “Immunity-boosting substances” (ARABINOXYLAN) in Japan.
  • 2004: Attended a conference on Rehabilitation in Sweden.
  • 2004: Conducted a study tour at the MOA Foundation in Japan.
  • 2004: Held business meetings on hospitals, spas, and Thai traditional massage in the Middle East (Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE).
  • 2004: Attended BIO 2004 and an Expert Group Meeting in the USA.
  • 2004: Conducted a study tour on Cell Therapy in Switzerland.
  • 2008: Attended a short-term training program on “Leaders in Development” at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, USA.
  • 2013: Conducted a study tour on universal health coverage and health reform in China.
  • Year 2008, short-term training on the topic LEADERS IN DEVELOPMENT at HARVARD KENEDY SCHOOl, HARVARD University, USA.
  • Year 2013, see work on universal health coverage and Health Reform in the People’s Republic of China

Significant Initiatives

  • Developed a performance evaluation system for provincial officials: In 1982, while serving as the Director of the Department of Academic Promotion and Services in Surin Provincial Public Health Office, the individual implemented a computer-based performance evaluation system for provincial officials.
  • Pioneered a public-private partnership (PPP) model: During their tenure as the Director of the Institute of Public Health Science, Department of Medical Sciences, the individual initiated a PPP model, supported by the then Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, Dr. Jamroong Meekhonnon.
  • Proposed the establishment of an Alternative Medicine Coordination Center: During the establishment of the Thai-Chinese Medical Center, the individual proposed the creation of a center to coordinate alternative medicine practices and successfully elevated it to a departmental level under the leadership of the then Permanent Secretary, Dr. Winai Viriyakitcha
  • Played a key role in establishing the Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS): As a member of the TCELS committee, the individual contributed to the drafting and establishment of this center, serving as the interim vice president under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Porchai Matangkasombat.
  • Initiated a network information center for natural agricultural products: Established a network to provide direct access to services and sales of natural agricultural products for the benefit of the public.
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