The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) has joined forces with Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote cultural and economic exchange through a unique coffee initiative that simultaneously advances disability inclusion in the workforce.

The "Thai-Latin Coffee+ Plus Weeks," launched today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, brings together nine Latin American embassies and APCD's Buakeaw Brew café to celebrate premium coffee and inclusive employment. The event will run from March 10-21, 2025.

During the opening ceremony, APCD Executive Director Mr. Piroon Laismit addressed distinguished guests including Mrs. Siriluck Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ambassadors from participating Latin American countries.

"This event represents an important initiative to promote economic and cultural cooperation that strengthens relationships between Thailand and Latin American countries," said Mr. Laismit. "Coffee has long been a popular beverage worldwide, and Latin America is renowned as one of the world's best coffee-growing regions."

Buakeaw Brew by APCD, staffed entirely by persons with disabilities, has been selected to brew and sell coffees from Peru, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina throughout the event. This collaboration aligns with APCD's mission to empower persons with disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities.