Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief, Networking & Collaboration of APCD and members of the Dao Ruang (Marigold) group took a group photo.

Hand-crafted activity for fundraising was worked by Dao Ruang members.

The working group join the third consultation meeting for CRPD monitoring.

The welcome remark was delivered by Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, Director of Strategy and Planning Division, DEP.

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was presenting the data tools collection to monitoring CRPD, and discussed about stakeholders

Working group members were preparing the data tools collection to monitor CRPD.

120 participants attended the workshop, which included key representatives of seven associations of persons with disabilities in Thailand, including disability clubs, foundations, NGOs, and APCD.

Mr. Kantapong Rangsesawang, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), gave a welcome speech.

The workshop participants shared challenges, and barriers to accessing the fund for Thai disabled people, and commented on constructive ways to solve problems in laws, regulations, and criteria related to the Disability Fund ensured to maximize benefits for Thai disabled people.

Ms. Wilailekha Somprach, Acting Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Projects, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, represented APCD.

APCD and JICA implemented the 2nd online schooling for the Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator on April 19, 2024.

DET tutors and the APCD operator team received feedback from participants.

Dr. Kenji Kuno, APCD disability and development advisor and JICA senior advisor, introduced DET FT Module 2.

Group Photo of working group members at hybrid consultation workshop, DEP.

The welcome remark was delivered by Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, the Director of Strategy and Plan Division, DEP.

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was questioning the monitoring tools of CRPD implementation in other countries.

Working group member, Mr. Zian Cao, UNESCAP gave feedback to participants regarding CRPD monitoring.

Multistakeholder Meeting Participants from AMITH, LAT, TFLA, LMHA APCD, and TCI Secretariat team had a group photo.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, as APCD Representative, shared keynote speech in the Multistakeholder Meeting

The first meeting of working group members at APCD

The welcome remark was delivered by Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director APCD.

Dr. Nantanoot Suwannawut, Director of International Cooperation Section, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) was explaining the expected results and the overall of meeting.

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was explaining about CRPD monitoring tool

Working group members concentrated on the tool and process of CRPD monitoring.

The main purposes of the workshop are to review, report, and monitor on the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Ms. Sarothorn Muangkliang, the resource person shared all key action points of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, APCD facilitator was encouraging all participants to share information to review, report, and monitor the implementation of this significant plan.

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A group photo was taken with Japanese students, Mr. OKUI, Representative, NOGEZAKA-GLOCAL, and APCD staff.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director, delivered a welcoming speech.

Dr. Kenji KUNO, a JICA Advisor on Disability & Development at APCD, gave a lecture on disability inclusion and explained the situation of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.