Dear International College of Surgeons Fellows and Friends:

I welcome you to the 42^nd ICS World Congress in beautiful and historic Bangkok, Thailand, November 17 – 19, 2021. The inauguration of the ICS Thailand Section occurred on November 7, 1954, 67 years ago. Over these 67 years, the Thailand Section has consistently demonstrated exceptional support to the global ICS. So, it is with deep gratitude and pride that I commend and thank the leaders and Fellows of the ICS Thailand Section for hosting this ICS 42^nd World Congress!

The International College of Surgeons is “alive and well”. The College has “weathered the storm” of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, at a time when the entire world is recovering from the global Covid-19 pandemic, it is appropriate that we gather on a face-to-face basis in Bangkok to renew our personal relationships and exchange scientific information. We hope that this face-to-face assembly will be a welcome break from the virtual format.

The theme of the Scientific Congress is “Surgical Practice Amidst Global Crisis”, a timely topic with a focus on aging and climate change. Clinical Professor Apirag Chuangsuwanich, President of the ICS Thailand Section, and Professor Supakorn Rojananin, President of Local Organizing Committee, have planned an outstanding scientific program for all attendees. I encourage you to visit the website “The 42^nd ICS World Congress” to view the program details, the call for abstracts, and registration process.

This meeting is also a very special and important time for the ICS global governance, as meetings of the governing bodies and the election of officers, who will serve in 2022 – 2023, will be conducted on November 15 – 16, 2021, in Bangkok, preceding the Scientific Congress. I look forward to seeing you in Bangkok in November!

Sincerely,

Professor Georgios Tsoulfas
World President
International College of Surgeons

Dear Colleagues and Guests

On behalf of the president of ICS Thailand Section, I’d like to invite you all to the 42^nd ICS World Congress in the theme “Surgical Practice Amidst Global Crisis” to be held during 17-19 November 2021 at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Bangkok, Wireless Road, Thailand.

The theme of the 42^nd ICS World Congress has keywords: Surgical Practice Amidst Global Crisis that to be challenged by various scientific sessions of greatest interest and international panels by distinguished speakers from around the world.

In addition, the Congress also has Special Lectures, Symposia, Oral presentations, Poster presentations and Exhibitions from various oversea companies to show the newest instruments and medical devices.

Bangkok in one of the best tourist destinations in the world as it’s well known joyful city all days and nights. The venue hotel is one of the best green hotel in Thailand located in the middle of Bangkok with so many large shopping malls around the hotel and various entertainment shows. We also have sightseeing program tours for your families around Bangkok, countryside provinces and many famous beaches in the east and south of Thailand, “The Land of Smile”.

We are looking forward to welcome you all and your families and friends to Bangkok to join the 42^nd ICS World Congress and we hope you will have the most scientific update and most memorable joyful time here in Bangkok.


Clinical. Prof. Apirag Chuangsuwanich, M.D.
President International College of Surgeons, Thailand Section Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King

Dear Colleagues,

I am Professor Emeritus, Dr. Supakorn Rojananin, MD, Deputy Dean of School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), Chiangrai, Thailand and former President of the ICS, Thailand section, is acting as president of organizing committee of the 42^nd ICS World Congress 2021, which is going to be organized in November 17-19, 2021 at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Bangkok, Wireless Road, Thailand.

The Congress theme will focus on “Surgical Practice Amidst Global Crisis”

To cover most of the concerned surgical problems under the theme, variety of specialties are all involved.

As a consequence, we had invited several surgical associations, societies and groups to collaborate and jointly organize the congress, including;

• IASGO (International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists, Thailand section)
• Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Thailand
• IOPBS (International Onco-plastic Breast Surgeons, Thailand section)
• Society of Trauma
• Society of Wound
• Society of Endocrine
• Society of Hernia
• Society of Bariatrics

The program will include workshops, symposiums, keynote lecture, poster and free papers presentation that focus, but not limited to, on the topics as listing below; to fill with main topics
Global Climate Change; Effect on Health
          General Surgery
          Endoscopic and MIS
          Hernia
          Bariatrics and Metabolic disease Surgery
Endocrine, Thyroid and Head & Neck Surgery
          Trauma, Nutrition and wound care
          Surgical Oncology
          Breast cancer, Onco-plastic and reconstructive Surgery
          Plastic and Reconstructive surgery

To highlight our conference, we had already invited some keynotes and world-renowned speakers to share their experiences, expertise and to inspire our attendees for enlightening the new initiatives of their interests.

To share our planning, we are eagerly listening for your recommendation and advice. We also ask our colleagues to propose the concerned topics and to suggest some prominent speakers of your choices for invitation as well.

We are calling for poster and free paper presentation in this conference. Reward will be given to the best presentation winner as observed and decided by our sub-committee.

As Bangkok is one of the world most attractive destination to visit during the peak season in November. Many special events highlight around in the land of Smile. You will also enjoy street foods, Thai cuisine, Thai culture, hospitality and beyond. Therefore, we would suggest our colleagues to mark a date on your note books and join us by having early registration.

For business aspect, we are looking for sponsorship to support our conference. We are most welcome and indebted for any private firms or organization who are showing their interest to support the congress. Exhibition and booth presentation as well as official recognition in media are reciprocated.

Your participation will not only be strengthening our program but also share our mutual passion which can pave the way for collaboration among colleagues, schools of medicine, institutes or hospitals in the near future.

Your kind participation on this event will be most appreciative and we are looking forwards to welcoming all of you soon.

With warmest regards,


Supakorn Rojananin, MD., FRCS (Glasg), FICS, FRCST.
The President of Local Organizing Committee