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The Local Arrangements Committee makes recommendations regarding venues and entertainment for Congress functions, solicits local sponsorship for Congress activities, acts as hosts during Congress, provides guidance to ensure Congress non-scientific content reflects local culture and that delegates have a memorable experience, works with IASP staff on local logistical issues, and provides continuous feedback throughout the Congress planning process.

2026 World Congress on Pain Local Arrangements Committee

Committee Chair: Sasikaan Nimmaanrat (Thailand)
Anesthesiology
Educator

Somrat Charuluxananan (Thailand)

Pornpan Chalermkitpanit (Thailand)
Anesthesiology
Clinician

Nantthasorn Zinboonyahgoon (Thailand)
Pain Medicine
Clinician

Koravee Pasutharnchat (Thailand)
Anesthesiology
Clinician

Urairat Siriwatvejakul (Thailand)
Physical Med & Rehabilitation
Clinician

Marvin Thepsoparn (Thailand)
Anesthesiology
Educator

Nattha Saisavoey (Thailand)
Psychiatry
Clinician

Suwimon Yeephu (Thailand)
Neuroscience
Educator

Pranee Rushatamukayanunt (Thailand)
Anesthesiology
Clinician

Jintana Kasemsuwan (Thailand)
Physical Med & Rehabilitation
Clinician

Supranee Niruthisard (Thailand)
Anesthesiology
Clinician

Elsa Villagomeza (Philippines)
Anesthesiology
Clinician

Poonam Pal (Singapore)
Physical Therapy
Clinician

Andi Takdir Musba (Indonesia)
Anesthesiology
Educator

Khin Thin Mu (Myanmar)

Zubaidah Jamil Osman (Malaysia)
Psychology/Social Science
Educator