Opening speech by Ms. Pornnipa Masirirungsri, Deputy Director General of DEP, who highlighted the importance of empowering persons with disabilities to participate in the international labor market and society.

Group photo session with the Deputy DG of DEP, speakers, participants, and organizers

Group discussion on “Protection of Welfare Rights and Promotion of Entrepreneurship of Persons with Disabilities Abroad” by representatives from the Division of Protection and Supervision of Thai People Abroad, Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; representatives from the Office of International Cooperation, Office of the Permanent Secretary for Labor; and Mr. Sawang Srisom, chairman of Transportation for All – T4A. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Nanthanuch Suwannavut, International Cooperation Department from DEP.

Brainstorming session on “Protection of welfare rights and the promotion of entrepreneurship for Thai people with disabilities living in oversea countries” by all participants, who shared their opinions and suggestions on how to improve the situation and support Thai people with disabilities living abroad and facilitated by Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Brainstorming session on “Protection of welfare rights and the promotion of entrepreneurship for Thai people with disabilities living in oversea countries” by all participants, who shared their opinions and suggestions on how to improve the situation and support Thai people with disabilities living abroad and facilitated by Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

APCD representatives’ session attendance by Ms. Siriporn Prasertchart, Logistics Officer, who are active for her involvement and expressed hope for future cooperation.