Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, introduces the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project to the JICA representatives.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, welcomes the JICA representatives for visiting the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project.

A staff with a disability takes order from the JICA representatives.

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Manager of Information & Knowledge Management, exchanges name cards with the JICA representatives.

Mr. SHINODA Takanobu, Director of Southeast Asia Division 4, Southeast Asia and Pacific Department (left) and Mr. HAYAKAWA Yuho, Senior Vice President of JICA listen to the introduction of the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project from Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, shares his insights on empowering persons with disabilities with Mr. Shunsuke Sakudo, Chief Representative of the JICA Thailand Office.

JICA Visited and Supported the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project

On 8 October 2026, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), welcomed representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) during their visit to APCD. The delegation included Mr. HAYAKAWA Yuho, Senior Vice President of JICA; Mr. SHINODA Takanobu, Director of Southeast Asia Division 4, Southeast Asia and Pacific Department, JICA; Mr. Shunsuke Sakudo, Chief Representative of the JICA Thailand Office; and Mr. Kobchai Songsrisanga, Senior Program Officer, during their visit to APCD.

During the visit, the JICA representatives learned about the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project and its activities, which promoted skills development, employment opportunities, and the participation of persons with disabilities. They also experienced and supported the project by purchasing its bakery and chocolate products.

APCD expressed its sincere appreciation to JICA for its visit and support, which contributed to the continued promotion of disability-inclusive development and the creation of greater opportunities for persons with disabilities.