The participants pose for a group photo

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, delivers a welcome and appreciation remarks

Ms. Pinya Chamroonsat, Deputy Director-General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, delivers the closing remarks 

The trainee representative delivers a thank-you speech

Ms. Pinya Chamroonsat, Deputy Director-General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (right) gives a certificate to a female trainee (left)

Ms. Pinya Chamroonsat, Deputy Director-General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (left) gives a certificate to a male trainee (right)

The trainees pose for a group photo

The participants pose for a group photo showing their certificates 

The participants pose for a group photo showing their certificates 

The participants pose for a group photo showing their certificates 

 

APCD Holds Closing Ceremony for the 2026 Vocational Training Program for Persons with Disabilities in the Food and Hospitality Business

On 10 July 2026, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) held the Closing Ceremony and Certificate Presentation for the 2026 Vocational Training Program for Persons with Disabilities in the Food and Hospitality Business, marking the successful completion of the program and recognizing the achievements of the participants.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, delivered the welcome and appreciation remarks. The ceremony was presided over by Ms. Pinya Chamroonsat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, who delivered the closing remarks. Both congratulated the participants on their accomplishments and reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting disability-inclusive employment and expanding employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from partner organizations, including Ms. Thanyalak Ponacha, Training Department Manager, Thai Yamazaki Co., Ltd.; Mr. Chanwit Pengcharoen, Black Canyon (Thailand); Ms. Kasemsri Buathong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok; and Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat, Anantara Bangkok. Their continued collaboration has played an important role in supporting vocational skills development and creating employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Throughout the program, participants enhanced both their vocational knowledge and practical skills in the food and hospitality sector through classroom learning and hands-on workplace experience. The training strengthened their confidence, improved their work readiness, and prepared them for sustainable employment.

The certificate presentation marked an important milestone in the participants’ learning journey and reflected the strong partnership among APCD, DEP, and private sector organizations in advancing disability-inclusive employment through skills development and sustainable career pathways.

APCD sincerely appreciates the valuable support and continued collaboration of all partner organizations in promoting disability-inclusive development and creating greater employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.