The Gastroenterological Association of Thailand (GAT) was founded by Professor Vikit Viranuvatti on 19 July 1960. With the starting pioneer members of 34, the Association has grown continuously and become one of the prestigious professional association in Thailand and has been well recognized among the global GI societies.

For 50 years of GAT, we have had over 1,000 members including gastroenterologists, internists, surgeons, pediatricians, scientists and general practitioners comprise the associations. The GAT provides professional gastroenterological education and funding opportunities for gastrointestinal health and disease research, and recently, has advocated for improving the standards and quality of care in gastroenterological field for Thai people...