Somsak Varakamin

Prof. Somsak Varakamin is the President of the Thai Cell Therapy Association and specializes in longevity health. He previously served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand. He integrates regenerative medicine with public health expertise at Panacee Hospital Rama 2.

Specialization and Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Varakamin treats patients seeking regenerative medicine and chronic disease management. He focuses on cell therapy and anti-aging treatments. Furthermore, he has authored numerous books on health, including a dedicated work on stem cells. He also explores the roles of enzymes, magnesium, and omega-3 in human wellness.

Public Health Leadership

Dr. Varakamin held several high-ranking positions in the Thai government. These roles shaped the national health infrastructure. He served as:

• Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health
• Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences
• Director-General of the Department of Health
• Director of the National Family Planning Project
• Member of the House of Representatives and Senator

Academic Background

The doctor earned advanced degrees from institutions in Thailand and the United States. His education spans medicine, public health, and law. His secondary education included studies at Vajiravudh College, Amnuay Silpa, Triam Udom Suksa, and Wathana Silpa.

• Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.) – Tulane University, USA
• Master of Public Health (MPH) – Tulane University, USA
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) – Mahidol University, Thailand
• Doctor of Medicine – Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Faculty of Law – Thammasat University, Thailand

Awards and Recognition

Prof. Varakamin is a recipient of the Knight Grand Cordon (KGE). The Ministry of Public Health inscribed him into their Hall of Fame. Other notable honors include:

• Ranked 1st in Thailand in the 8th grade of secondary school in the science stream
• Honorary Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University
• Outstanding Alumnus of Tulane University, USA
• Outstanding Researcher – National Research Council
• Outstanding Public Relations Conch Award

Research and Publications

The specialist has published research on family planning and health models. His academic works analyze fertility services and rural health integration. Notable titles include:

• "A Brief Look at Thailand’s National Family Planning Program"
• "Model of Integrated Family Health and Family Planning Services for Rural Areas"
• "Perception and Acceptability of Norplant Implants in Thailand"
• "Abortion Study: Attitude of Medical Student and Physician Toward Abortion"
• "Health Problems in Thailand"
• "The Concept and Scope of Family Health"
• "Interaction between Family Planning and Health"
• "The postpartum Approach of family planning"
• "Follow–up Study of Vasectomy Case Performed by Physicians and Paramedic"
• "Pilot Study on the Training of Nurses for Postpartum Female Sterilization"
• "Pilot Study on the Training of Paramedics for mail Sterilization"
• "A Pilot Project to prevent Uncompleted Abortion Through Contraception Services"
• "A Report of the seminar on Recent Research on family Planning in Thailand"
• "Postpartum Tubal Ligation by Nurse-Midwives in Thailand: A file Trial Thailand"
• Beta Glucan; The World's Most Powerful Immune Booster Known to Man (Book)
• Enzyme: The Key of Life (Book)
• Stem cell; Hope for the Hopeless (Book)
• Water for Life (Book)
• Food of The future (Book)
• The Magic Magnesium (Book)
• Beauty Secret; The untold Story (Book)
• Omega-3 Amazing Fish Oil (Book)
• King of Herbs (Book)
• Pomegranate (Book)
• Jiaogulan (Book)

Professional Memberships

• President of the Thai Cell Therapy Association