APCD staff facilitated the exhibition booth during the event. The highlight information was to promote the Disability Inclusive Employment and Business (DIEB) Project, and other APCD approaches to promote the Empowerment of persons with Disabilities. 

With the strong support and encouragement of APCD Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, APCD staff enthusiastically facilitated the booth and warmly welcomed visitors throughout the event.

Mr. Shunsuke Sakudo, Chief Representative of the JICA Thailand Office, visited the APCD booth together with Mr. Piroon Laismit, where they engaged in discussions on APCD's initiatives and activities.

H.E. Mr. Arthayudh Srisamoot, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, TICA Director-General; and Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to TICA, officially visited APCD booth.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol was interviewed about APCD's working approaches and implementation activities.

Vietnamese students visited the APCD booth and exchanged information about the Disability-Inclusive Employment and Business (DIEB) Project. They also took a cute group photo with APCD staff while wearing their traditional attire.

Group Photo of Distinguished Guests, Participants and organizers at the Opening Ceremony of the 11th TICA Connect, held under the theme “Promoting an Inclusive and Sustainable Future through South-South and Triangular Cooperation”, organized by TICA.
 

APCD at 11th TICA Connect 2026: For Inclusive and Sustainable Future through South – South and Triangular Cooperation”  

On 24 July 2026, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) actively organized an information exhibition at the 11th TICA Connect under the theme “Promoting an Inclusive and Sustainable Future through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.” APCD showcased its regional mission and key initiatives through an interactive exhibition booth.

The APCD staff team, including Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer; Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer; Ms. Thorfan Dechachainimit, Project Coordinator, Disability-Inclusive Employment and Business Project; and Ms. Isabella Gacono, Student Intern, facilitated the booth and introduced visitors to APCD’s core initiatives in disability-inclusive development and its approaches to advancing inclusion.

The exhibition highlighted information on the Disability-Inclusive Employment and Business (DIEB) Project, as well as other APCD approaches aimed at promoting the empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Throughout the day, staff engaged directly with guests by raising awareness about ongoing projects and promoting inclusive community practices. The team held meaningful discussions with representatives from the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and welcomed guest students, providing them with an encouraging and educational look into APCD’s impactful work.