On September 11th, 2019, Prof. Manee Rattanachaiyanont, Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital presided over the first International Symposium on Traditional Medicine which held during September 11th – 12th, 2019 by Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. The International Symposium was held under the theme “Non-Communicable Diseases” with the objectives to provide opportunities for academics, researchers, and traditional medical practitioners to share and discuss challenges of the integration of TMs into NCDs care, clinical practices, as well as researches. The scientific program includes plenary lectures and panel discussions. The latter sessions will provide a perfect chance for networking and collaborations.