APCD collaborated with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to hold an art workshop at the APCD, on 6 February 2025.

A group photo of participants from Thailand and Korea with their art workshop product.

A group photo of participants from Thailand and Korea with their art workshop product.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, gave a warm welcome to Korean volunteers and staff from KOICA.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, warmly welcomed Korean volunteers and staff from KOICA.

 

Participants from Thailand and Korea attended to learn about traditional Korean watercolor painting.

Participants from Thailand and Korea attended to learn about traditional Korean watercolor painting.

 

Korean art teacher gave hands-on art lesson to participants from Thailand.

Korean art teacher gave hands-on art lesson to participants from Thailand.

Korean art teacher gave hands-on art lesson to participants from Thailand.

Korean art teachers gave hands-on art lessons to participants from Thailand.

 

Korean volunteers and Thai participants worked together to create an artwork.

Korean volunteers and Thai participants worked together to create an artwork.

Korean volunteers and Thai participants worked together to create an artwork.

Korean volunteers and Thai participants worked together to create an artwork.

 

The collaboration fosters lasting relationships and a sense of belonging among participants.

The collaboration fosters lasting relationships and a sense of belonging among participants.

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APCD participated in the 2025 ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) meeting with the Thai Civil Society Organization on 4 February 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Professor Dr. Amara Phongsapitch, former Thai representative of AICHR, and Assistant Professor Dr. Panuphat Chitthiang, the current Thai representative of AICHR, welcomed the participants and facilitated meeting. There were more than 80 participants representing CSOs and the government.

Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Professor Dr. Amara Phongsapitch, former Thai representative of AICHR, and Assistant Professor Dr. Panuphat Chitthiang, current Thai representative of AICHR, welcomed the participants and facilitated the meeting. More than 80 participants representing CSOs and the government attended the meeting.

 

The meeting chair shared the agenda and objectives of the meeting.

The meeting chair shared the agenda and objectives of the meeting.

 

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer at APCD, participated in the meeting.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer at APCD, participated in the meeting.

 

Ms. Siriporn took a photo with Assist. Prof. Dr. Panuphat.

Ms. Siriporn took a photo with Assist. Prof. Dr. Panuphat.

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Nippon Foundation visited APCD for a consulting meeting on potential collaboration on 3rd February 2025, in Bangkok.

APCD and Nippon Foundation delegates in a group photo

APCD and Nippon Foundation delegates in a group photo

 

During their visit, Nippon Foundation representatives discussed with APCD the renewed scholarship program for individuals with disabilities in Southeast Asia. This program aims to develop future leaders in political policies.

During their visit, Nippon Foundation representatives discussed the renewed scholarship program for individuals with disabilities in Southeast Asia with APCD. This program aims to develop future leaders in political policies.

 

Mr. Yosuke Ishikawa, Program Director, Mr. Yoshio Nakagawa, Program Officer, and Ms. Yoshimi Horiuchi, External Advisor of the Social Inclusion Team, Global Issues Department from Nippon Foundation, presented the purpose of their visit.

Mr. Yosuke Ishikawa, Program Director, Mr. Yoshio Nakagawa, Program Officer, and Ms. Yoshimi Horiuchi, External Advisor of the Social Inclusion Team, Global Issues Department from Nippon Foundation, presented the purpose of their visit.

 

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, APCD offered insightful feedback on the upcoming phase of the Disability Policy Human Development Program in ASEAN. This phase includes the launch of a renewed scholarship program for individuals with disabilities in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, APCD, offered insightful feedback on the upcoming phase of the Disability Policy Human Development Program in ASEAN. This phase includes launching a renewed scholarship program for individuals with disabilities in Southeast Asia.

 

Mr. Yosuke and Mr. Yoshio, greet Ms. Kularb Gaysornsri, APCD Administrative Manager, during the office tour at APCD.

Mr. Yosuke and Mr. Yoshio greet Ms. Kularb Gaysornsri, APCD Administrative Manager, during the office tour at APCD.

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