Dr. Siraya Chunekamrai, DVM, is the first female president of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), a practicing equine veterinarian, and the founder of Thailand’s first equine surgery practice. She discusses the increased need for pet care in Thailand, and how she’s working to raise the standard of care in a growing market. She also talks about how the human-animal bond becomes even more important in countries where the standard of care is catching up to pet owners’ demands.