Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration from the Community Development Department, attended the preparatory meeting for the Workshop Implementation, which will take place through Zoom Platform on 19-20 August 2021.

Mr. Siripong Sriarkha, Thailand's Representative to the ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD), suggested collaboration with ASEAN Secretariat and invitation to potential participants and observers from the governments of China, Japan, South Korea, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), and other potential donors.

Mr. Cason Tzse Chun Ong, Chairman of AAN, greeted all attendees and emphasized the importance of the Leaving No One Behind concept in connection with AAN promotion on Inclusive Society for All.

AAN members brainstormed a fundraising effort to benefit people with autism and their families in Myanmar.