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THE THAI PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE
AND
SUBCOMMITTEES

The Thai Pharmacopoeia Committee was first appointed by the Ministerial Cabinet in 1979.

The functions of the Pharmacopoeia Commission are to

1. select therapeutically useful drugs for inclusion in the Pharmacopoeia;
2. establish compendial limits, tolerances and specifications for selected drugs;
3. specify appropriate tests and methods for quality control of the drugs;
4. compile complete text of the Thai Pharmacopoeia for publication;
5. issue supplements in compliance with the text;
6. revise the Thai Pharmacopoeia periodically;
7. appoint appropriate subcommittees to undertake the functions as entrusted;
8. perform any other tasks assigned by the Minister.

The Thai Pharmacopoeia Committee recruited assistance from the following subcommittees in carrying out its aforementioned functions:

1. The Subcommittee on Editorial Style

This subcommittee is responsible for:
1.1 designing the format and style for printing;
1.2 editing the text;
1.3 keeping conformity of the molecular formulae, chemical names, molecular weights, and expressions of the symbols of units throughout the text;
1.4 organizing the information compiled by the subcommittees into a pharmacopoeial form and completing the final draft of the Thai Pharmacopoeia;
1.5 attending to all matters related to editing the Pharmacopoeia.

2. The Subcommittee on Standards for Thai Herbal Drug Preparations

This subcommittee is responsible for:
2.1 producing draft specifications for Thai herbal drug preparations preselected by the Thai Pharmacopoeia Committee and compiling these specifications in monographs in the Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia;
2.2 submitting the drafts to the Subcommittee on the Establishment of the Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia for approval;
2.3 attending to all matters related to establishing the specifications for Thai herbal drug preparations;
2.4 preparing appendices of the tests related to the Thai herbal monographs.

3. The Subcommittee on Standards and Analytical Methods

This subcommittee is responsible for:
3.1 selecting drugs to be included in or excluded from the Thai Pharmacopoeia;
3.2 preparing draft specifications, including analytical procedure, for drug monographs in the Thai Pharmacopoeia;
3.3 preparing the appendices regarding testing methods and reagents;
3.4 performing any other assigned tasks.

THE THAI PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE (2017-)

Chairpersons: Director General, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health
                           Sukhum Karnchanapimai, M.D., M.PA., D.PA. (2017-2018)
                           Opart Karnkawinpong, M.D. (2018-)
      Members: Secretary General, The Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health
                           Director General, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health
                           Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
                           Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University 
                           Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University
                       Managing Director, The Government Pharmaceutical Organization President, Pharmacy Council
                       President, The Pharmacognosy Society of Thailand
                       President, The Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand Under Royal Patronage
                       President, The Thai Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
                       Director, Medicinal Plant Research Institute, Department of Medical Sciences
                       Rapepol Bavovada, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D.
                       Thaweephol Dechatiwongse Na Ayudhya, B.Sc. in Pharm.
                       Boonchua Dhorranintra, M.D., Dr.med. (magna cum laude) (Freiburg U.)FRCP(T)
                       Sumana Khomvilai, B.Sc.in Pharm., Hon. Ph.D. in Pharm. (MU)
                       Nuanta Muangnoicharoen, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.S., Dr. rer.nat.
                       Wantana Ngamwat, B.Sc., B.Sc. in Pharm, M.Sc.
                       Yupadee Payakkapan, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Analysis
                       Chayan Picheansoonthon, B.S. in Pharm., Ph.D., FRI
                       Sompol Prakongpan, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc., M.S.P., Ph.D., FRI
                       Churairat Rakwatin, B.Sc. in Pharm.
                       Nantana Sittichai, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.S.
                       Chongdee Wongpinairat, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc., Ph.D.
   Secretaries: Director, Bureau of Drug and Narcotic, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health
                            Suratchanee Savetsila, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                        Head, Thai Pharmacopoeia Section, Bureau of Drug and Narcotic, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health
                            Sirichai Krabesri, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Pharm., LL.B., B.L.
                        Pharmacist as assigned by Director, Bureau of Drug and Narcotic, Department of Medical Sciences

1. THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON STANDARDS FORTHAI HERBAL DRUG PREPARATIONS (2017-)

Chairperson: Yupadee Payakkapan, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Analysis
     Members: Kornvika Charupant, B.S. Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D.
                      Jiranuch Jamtaweekul B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                      Piyaporn Prayakprom, B.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D.
                      Churairat Rakwatin, B.Sc. in Pharm.
                      Nidapan Ruangrittinon, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                      Nantana Sittichai, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.S.
                      Prapai Wongsinkongman, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D.
                      Sasida Yoosuk, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
  Secretaries: Sasiphimol Boontavee, Pharm. D.
                      Sirichai Krabesri, B.Sc. in Pharm., M. Pharm., LL.B., B.L.
                      Santi Nimnoi, B.S. in Pharm.

2. THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDITORIAL STYLE (2017-)

Chairperson: Boonchua Dhorranintra, M.D., Dr.med (magna cum laude) (Freiburg U.), FRCP(T)
     Members: Director, Bureau of Drug and Narcotic
                          Jiranuch Jamtaweekul, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Representative
                       Supong Akesiripong, B. Pharm. (Hons.), Ph.D.
                       Manas Attawish, B.S. (Pharm.)
                       Kornvika Charupant, B.S. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D.
                       Sirichai Krabesri, B.Sc. in Pharm., M. Pharm., LL.B., B.L.
                       Churairat Rakwatin, B.Sc. in Pharm.
                       Nidapan Ruangrittinon, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                       Nantana Sittichai, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.S.
                       Nongluck Sookvanichsilp, B.Sc. in Pharm. (Hons.), M.Sc. in Pharm., Dr.Phm.Sc., LL.B., B.B.A.
                       Suntana Sutadarat, B.Ed. (Hons.), M.A., Ph.D.
                       Parkpoom Tengamnuay, B. Pharm., Ph.D.
   Secretaries: Santi Nimnoi, B.S. in Pharm.
                       Sasiwimon Patasema, B. Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                       Thanita Patthamajinda, B.S. in Pharm., M.A., MS in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy

3. THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON STANDARDS ANALYTICAL METHODS (2019-)

  Chairperson: Nantana Sittichai, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.S.
      Members: Director, Bureau of Drug and Narcotic
                          Suratchanee Savetsila, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                       Kornvika Charupant, B.S. Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D., Representative
                       Jiranuch Jamtaweekul, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Representative
                       Director, Medicinal Plant Research Institute, Department of Medical Sciences
                           Nawarat Chadchen, B. Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Representative
                           Warunee Jirawattanapong, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Ph.D., Representative
                           Puritat Rattanasiri, B.Sc. in Pharm., Representative
                       Head, Physical and Chemical Testing Section, Bureau of Drug and Narcotic
                           Sasida Yoosuk, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                           Jiranuch Jamtaweekul, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Representative
                           Wicharanee Tongsima, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm. (Pharmaceutics), Representative
                           Tharntip Wachirasakwong, B. Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm., Representative
                           Jidapha Kanogsunthornrat, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.P.H.
                           Sirichai Krabesri, B.Sc. in Pharm., M. Pharm., LL.B., B.L.
                           Puangkaew Lukkannatinaporn, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. (Pharmacy)
                           Santi Nimnoi, B.S. in Pharm.
                           Churairat Rakwatin, B.Sc. in Pharm.
                           Nidapan Ruangrittinon, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                           Yaowalak Wattanapisit, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
       Secretaries: Sasiphimol Boontavee, Pharm. D.
                           Sasiwimon Patasema, B. Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm.
                           Thanita Patthamajinda, B.S. in Pharm., M.A., MS in Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
     Contributors:
The following persons were engaged in the production of TP II Volume I Part 1 Supplement 2020:
                           Napapha Sirisupakritkul, B.Sc. in Pharm.
                           Wicharanee Tongsima, B.Sc. in Pharm., M.Sc. in Pharm. (Pharmaceutics)