His Excellency OTAKA Masato, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Thailand, extended an invitation to His Excellency Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister of Thailand, and Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, referred to as the "Head of the Pheu Thai Family," to visit the JICA booth at the THACCA SPLASH: Soft Power Forum 2024. The event was held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

As supporters of the APCD project, the Embassy of Japan in Thailand and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Thailand Office showcased products from the APCD 60+Plus Bakery & Café. This initiative empowers persons with disabilities by providing them with employment opportunities in bakery making. Visitors to the booth could taste baked goods from the Thai Yamazaki Bakery, prepared and made by persons with disabilities participating in this inclusive project.

This visit highlighted the ongoing cooperation between Japan and Thailand in promoting inclusive development and empowering persons with disabilities through innovative, socially viable commercial enterprises.