Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Manager of International Relations, DPI-Korea received APCD gifts, a boxset of chocolate bar made by individuals with disabilities form Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director.

Sharing ideas on implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and the Incheon Strategy "Make the Right Real" for the continued decade of disability development.

Express gratitude and appreciation for their contributions

Organizing partners and Representative of Civil Society Organization posed for a group photo at the opening ceremony together with Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking and Collaboration Officer, as Group Representative on Good Management towards better quality of life and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in Bangkok

About 300 people attended the event.

APCD staff took a group photo with Mr. Sanon, Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (Middle)

The sharing discussion between APCD and Steps Team on the potential activities that could be on employment program for person with disabilities.

Ms. Apinya Amnuayskul, Director of Partnerships, Steps accompanied APCD Colleagues to the practical working environment for persons with disability. 

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, APCD demonstrated the colour sand clock which is one the tool that releases the stress for employees with disability.

Group photo at Steps Community center service after the initiative discussion.

Group photo of representatives from TICA, JICA Thailand Office and relevant agencies at TICA-JICA handover ceremony of 3 Japanese Volunteers including APCD

Ms. Hiroko Itako, the Japanese Volunteer, introduced herself and expressed her commitment to work with APCD in Thai Language.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen from APCD received handover documents from TICA represented by Mrs. Arunee Hiam and JICA represented by Mr. Ryoichi Kawabe, along with Ms. Hiroko.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol and students warm up by playing rock paper scissor line as to know each other before her speech.

Ms. Supaanong shared about inclusive and intersectionality in society.

Ms. Supaanong describe her speaker path and key message on how she works towards UN Speaker level.

Ms. Supaanong visited student booths to learn student initiatives on social support.

At the opening ceremony, the organizers, key partners, players and supporters are committed to promoting disability-inclusive sports at international partnership. The Park Golf international tournament can play an important role in empowering people with disabilities and helping them to live full and active lives.

International delegates from Japan, Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam including players and supporters.

Thai delegation joins Seoul international park golf tournament for Individuals with disabilities.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration practices the mini golf for the international tournament.

The Thai Delegations presented souvenirs from Thailand to the organizers of the international tournament.

Group photo of participants, DET tutors, sign language interpreters, and APCD Zoom operators from Asia-Pacific countries.

Dr. Kenji Kuno, JICA Advisor on Disability & Development, explained the tutorial on how to become a facilitator at each level.

Dr. Kenji Kuno shares expertise and insights on disability equality

The participants' hard work and dedication were rewarded with the awarding of certificates of completion at the end of the final session.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, APCD Community Development Manager facilitated the workshop on review of the strategy and developing action plan of 2024.

Dulabatorn Foundation team members were sharing ideas to draft the action plan.

APCD Visited the Healing Family Foundation, APCD’s partner in Chiang Mai Province.

Group Photo of Japanese Visitors led by Mr. Toshiyuki Okui, Representative of Nogezaka Global Association together with APCD Staff

Mr. Piroon Laismit APCD Executive Director delivered welcoming remarks to visitors

Japanese Visitors Group interviewed employee with disabilities in 60+ plus Kitchen by CP