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On March 3, 2025, The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) launched a comprehensive training program to develop employable skills for persons with disabilities in the food and hospitality sector.

President of the Foundation ofAsia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) Joins the Friendly Design Expo 2024 to Promote Inclusive Innovation

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Champions Disability Empowerment in Festive CSR Event

Exclusive Interview: APCD's Remarkable Journey in Disability Support - A Testament to Thailand-Japan Collaboration, 4 December 2024

Working Group in the field of Disability Employability Empowerment of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration visited APCD, 19 August 2022

60+Plus Bakery Cafe'&Chocolate

Donations to APCD Foundation can be deducted from annual personal income tax in Thailand.

Online Learning Course on Strengthening Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) in the Asia-Pacific region 2025

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Disability Spectrum; Presenting the content of Disability Perspective

APCD Participated the Inauguration of Monthian Monumnet on 2 May 2025, at Phrae Province, Thailand.

Resilience for All: Online Learning Course on Strengthening Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) in the Asia-Pacific region 2025

Driving Inclusion Through Business: Disability Equality Training (DET) under the DIB Initiative on 7 May 2025 in Bangkok.

APCD in collaboration with Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) and ESCAP organized 1st Stakeholder meeting of the Project “Disability Inclusive Employment and Business” on 30 April 2025 in Bangkok.

APCD linked between Korean International Collaboration Agency (KOICA) and Dulabhatorn Foundation (DBF) for Potential Program to Promote Inclusive Art in Chiang Mai Province on 9-10 April 2025.

APCD holds three Disability Equality Training (DET) sessions on independent living principles for Pathum Thani Independent Living Center (PILC), in March and April 2025, Pathum Thani.

A guest lecturer from APCD shares his life story about living with Autism on 6 April 2025 at Thammasat University's Faculty of Social Administration, Bangkok.

Picture 1: Group photo between guest lecture, teacher and students.

The Dao Ruang Group conducted a successful fundraising event, creating and selling handmade crafts to support their ongoing activities and development on 6 April 2025, Bangkok.

Members of the Dao Ruang Group gather for a group photo after a successful fundraising event on the half day activity.

Donation — Donations to APCD Foundation can be deducted from annual personal income tax in Thailand.

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AAN Letter — Congratulations to ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) on Being Entity Associated with ASEAN

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Picture 1: Group photo between guest lecture, teacher and students.

Members of the Dao Ruang Group gather for a group photo after a successful fundraising event on the half day activity.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Department Manager talked about the significant of DiDRR especially to ensure all vulnerable groups are safe and could participate on every stage of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Millennium Hilton Bangkok Partners with APCD for Disability Inclusion Training, March 28, 2025

On March 31, 2025 APCD explores vocational training collaboration with Brunei’s An-Nur Harapan

On March 21, 2025, Okura Prestige Bangkok Advances Inclusive Hospitality with APCD Workshop

Group photo of all Panelist and Youth Participants from ASEAN Region

Group photo of Vulcan Coalition and APCD staff.

A group photo showing the project's working group along with the project advisory board members, comprising representatives from various organizations.

A group of students from Thammasat University with Foreign Lecturer Kevin Cook, Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director and APCD staff.

A group photo of students, professor from the Prefectural University of Kumamoto and staff from JICA Thailand and APCD.

On March 7, 2025, TICA and TİKA Representatives Visit APCD to Review Support for Disability-Inclusive Initiatives

Review forum on “Strategic Plan and Action Plan 2025”. The contents included update the situation, adjusting the plans and looking forward for new opportunities.

On March 12, 2025, APCD Welcomes New JICA Chief Representative and Bids Farewell to Chief Representative March.

On March 11, 2025, Major Disability Employment Partnership Forms in Bangkok March

On March 10, 2025, APCD Partners with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Thai-Latin Coffee+ Plus Weeks in BANGKOK.

APCD Launches Disability Skills Training Program for Food and Hospitality Sector

Group photo of all Honorable delegates and Ambassadors for a day Representatives

A group photo was taken of the Asia-Pacific session, including participants, DET facilitator and organizers on 4 March.

Group Photo of Organizing Team, all the books and participants.

Group photo celebrating the MoU signing with key stakeholders.

An APCD staff with autism was invited to serve as a panellist at Chandrakasem Rajabhat University on 26 February 2025, in Bangkok.

Mr. Lim Puay Tek, Chairperson of ASEAN Disability Forum, delivered opening remarks on 14th February.

A group photo of the working group members, including project staff and representatives from DEP and APCD.

Thirty young leaders from universities, aged 20-25, participated in the panellist discussion.

Group photo of delegates from VAN with their completion certificates of the study tour, posing together with APCD staff on 19 February, the day that the group visited APCD and received their certificates.

The member took a group photo in front of Baan Kaival Resort & Homestay.

A group photo featuring a delegation from KONNO Corporation, Tokyo Medical Consulting Co., Ltd., and JICA Headquarters with APCD staff.

Group Photo of Facilitators and Participants.

On February 7, 2025, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok Takes Major Step Towards Inclusive Hospitality

On 10 February, 2025, TPQI meets APCD to empower persons with disabilities!

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, received a group of visitors.

A group photo of participants from Thailand and Korea with their art workshop product.

Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Professor Dr. Amara Phongsapitch, former Thai representative of AICHR, and Assistant Professor Dr. Panuphat Chitthiang, the current Thai representative of AICHR, welcomed the participants and facilitated meeting. There were more than 80 participants representing CSOs and the government.

APCD and Nippon Foundation delegates in a group photo

Students and teachers from Bankoku Nihonjin Gakkō Thai-Japanese Association School) joined us at APCD for an amazing bread-making workshop, on 4 February 2025

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, gave a warm welcome to the students and teachers.

A group photo session after the special lecture, including the university students, their core lecturers, APCD staff, and the university's assistant team in the CBID classroom.

Group photo of students, lecturers and APCD staff.

The APCD team conducted an online evaluation session at APCD, Bangkok.

The APCD Representative attended the forum which focused on Inclusive Employment by maximizing ICT and digital transformation in the near future.

Group photos of VIPs and TICA representatives, key partners, and stakeholders at the event.

The APCD team conducted the online evaluation session at APCD, Bangkok, using video conferencing tools (Zoom) to connect with oversea participants.

President of the Foundation ofAsia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) Joins the Friendly Design Expo 2024 to Promote Inclusive Innovation

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Champions Disability Empowerment in Festive CSR Event

Embassy Hosts Donation Ceremony to Empower Women, Children, and People with Disabilities

Group Photo of Organizing Team panelist workshop facilitator and all participants.

APCD Celebrates International Disability Day 2024: Amplifying Disability Leadership, on December 4, 2024

Exclusive Interview: APCD's Remarkable Journey in Disability Support - A Testament to Thailand-Japan Collaboration, 4 December 2024

A group photo taking the friendship between JICA and APCD members.

Group Photo of students with developmental disorder and teachers took a group photo with APCD staff, capturing the moment of their visit and the beginning of an inspiring day.

The active and full participations of the working committee member on the Final Evaluation Meeting.

The Dulabhatorn Foundation’s staff actively participated in reviewing the Strategic and Action Plan 2025. The session aimed to assess and identify the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned from the program.

APCD partner with Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI) Global in Conference Series titled “Pathways to Inclusive Communities: Navigating the Practice of Community Inclusion” on 18 November 2024 at Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok.

Students and teachers captured a memorable moment with APCD staff and JICA Thailand Office.

A group photo was taken with the delegates from NDC67 Tiger Team and APCD

Group Photo of Organizing Team and all onsite Resource Person.

Somchai Rungsilp led the session, showcasing the DiDRR matrix. He explained the relationships among types of impairments and the stages of disasters.

Group photo of more than hundred participants included business sectors, companies, speakers, organizer and persons with disabilities at the opening ceremony.

APCD and DEP Leadership Meet to Advance Disability Rights and Inclusion

Japan’s ODA 70th Anniversary Seminar: "Creating Tomorrow Together", on 29 October, 2024

APCD Hosts Collaborative Visit from KOICA and TICA Representatives

Japan, Thailand Advance Collaboration on Disability Initiatives Diplomatic Visit Strengthens Regional Disability Development Partnership

APCD Strengthens Ties with JICA During High-Level Visit

Srinakharinwirot University’s Students visited APCD to learn about disability issues and development on 30 October 2024 in Bangkok

The group photo capturing the collaborative success of the Press Conference, included organizers ESCAP, and Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), DEP, APCD and speakers, participants from stakeholders organizations.

Group photo of organizer, speakers and participants at the opening ceremony.

A group photo featuring APCD speakers, SWU lecturers, and enthusiastic 3rd-year students from the International College for Sustainability Studies.

A group photo featuring participants, organizers, and workshop facilitators.

Group photo of international student, lecturer and APCD staff.

Group photo of participants and organizers at the 4th Key Stakeholders' Meeting.

APCD staff took a group photo together with speakers during Eighth session.

APCD in cooperation with JICA organized the stakeholder’s meeting with HERALBONY and Thai representatives of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and Art & Culture on October 7 and 11, 2024 at APCD building

The Rockefeller Foundation and TICA Join Hands for Inclusive Pastry Baking Workshop

80 Participants attended the Seminar which was conducted by the Independent Living Foundation (ILF) in collaboration with Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP).

Group Photo of all attendees.

group screenshot of all participants from 9 ASEAN countries

Group photo of participants who attended the community workshop.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol greeted Ms. Idin Virgi Sabilah, Project Officer, ASCC R&D Platform on Future of Work and Ms. Priya Narayan from the Verian Group in the interview session.

Brainstorming joint activities for next meeting agenda facilitated by Ms. Mita Gupta, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia

Group Photo of Global Shapers Volunteer as Organizing Team and all the books on both days.

Group Photo of all participants with diverse background.

A group photo was taken among participants, symbolizing collaboration through a cross-hand network.

The group photo at the opening ceremony of Assembly, facilitated by Mr. Lee Young Suk, Chairperson, DPI Korea.

The group photo of participants, resource persons, DPI-Korea, DPI-AP and APCD staff members at the opening ceremony.

On September 11, 2024, the Thai Army Wives Association, led by Mrs. Somtip Hintao, made a significant donation to the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) Foundation

Group photo of the working group.

On 15 August 2024, Military Spouses and APCD Unite for Groundbreaking Disability Inclusion Event

Group photo of students, lecturers, and APCD staff at the 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café.

APCD members and delegates from TICA and MOFA showcase solidarity and partnership at the TICA exhibition booth.

A group screenshot of completed course participants and tutors from Asia and Pacific region and beyond.

Group photo of The Dhulabhatorn Foundation team, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director and staff, APCD

Group photo of participants who attended the workshop.

On 31 July 2024, Diplomacy Meets Inclusivity: A Sweet Success in the Making

On 15 July 2024, APCD had the honor of hosting guests from JICA

On 11 July 2024, SCG Foundation and THANN-CRYZA Co., Ltd. Unite in Support of APCD 60+ Bakery & Cafe Project

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, presented the certificate of completion and an appreciation letter to Ms. Menghan Wu (Valora), student intern from China.

Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, Director, Strategy and Plan Division, DEP delivered the welcome remarks.

Group photo of participants, APCD facilitators and organizer.

Group photo of students and teachers from the Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf along with APCD resource persons.

APCD staff attended an international course on "Global Social Work and Social Welfare Course” organized by ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW) on 8 – 12 July, 2024 at Berkeley Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

On July 5, 2024, APCD Celebrates Graduation of Vocational Skills Training Program for Persons with Disabilities.

On July 4, 2024, APCD and Stock Exchange of Thailand Explore Collaborative Opportunities.

On July 4, 2024, APCD and Centara Life Hotel Celebrate Graduation of Trainees with Disabilities in Hospitality Program.

On June 28, 2024, Japanese Ambassador Showcases Inclusive Development Project to Thai Prime Minister at the THACCA SPLASH: Soft Power Forum 2024.

On July 3, 2024, APCD Collaborates with Smuthkochorn TV program and Thai Government to Promote Disability Inclusion.

A group photo among the diverse participants from across Asia and the Pacific, along with resource persons, and organizers.

The key partners launched UN ESCAP Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction E-Learning Tool in Kathmandu, Nepal on 27 June 2024.

Group photo of participants from Asia-Pacific and beyond, resource persons and organizers in the Module 3-1 on 24 June 2024.

Group Photo of Moderator, and panelist included Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer (third from the rightest).

A group photo was taken of participants from Asia-Pacific and beyond, resource persons and organizers.

The welcome remark was delivered by Mr. Pisit Poolpipat, Deputy Director General, DEP.

A group photo was taken of participants from Asia-Pacific and beyond, resource person and organizers.

In shooting show, Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer, share a life story through traveling to tourist attraction.

A group screenshot of 4th Schooling participants and facilitator from Asia Pacific region and beyond during the Zoom meeting.

Group photo of TICA staff, APCD speakers and the organizer

Group photo of key stakeholders including UN ESCAP, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), Partnership of Philippine, Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA), APCD, etc.at the launching event, 4 June 2024.

APCD and JICA implemented the 3rd online schooling for the Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator on May 17, 2024.

APCD Executive Director Strengthens Ties with Japanese Business Community in Thailand

Strengthening Inclusive Development Collaboration in the Asia-Pacific

A group photo was taken of participants from Asia-Pacific and beyond, resource person and organizers.

A group photo taken with attendees and organizers in the Key Stakeholders’ meeting

APCD Representatives led by Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking&Collaboration Officer, Mr. Chayoot Homdee, Officer, Community Development and Ms. Menghan Wu, Internship took photo with Max Simpson, CEO of Steps Community

Group photo of member of Physical Disabilities Association from Jeju Province, representatives from Travel Network Groups and APCD.

A group photo of panelist from the right to left: representative from Disabilities Thailand (DTH), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Special Education Bureau (SEB), and Mr. Chayoot Homdee, Community Development Officer, as a representative from APCD and the moderator from National Human Rights Commissioner of Thailand (Left).

A group photo was taken with the delegates from JICA and APCD

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief, Networking & Collaboration of APCD and members of the Dao Ruang (Marigold) group took a group photo.

During the training session, a group photograph captured the participants alongside the ADPC organizers and APCD resource persons.

A group photo was taken with students from Singapore Management University (SMU) and Mahidol University (MU), teachers from the Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf with APCD staff on 13 May, at Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf.

Rhodes college took a group photo with APCD.

The working group join the third consultation meeting for CRPD monitoring.

APCD participated in the fundraising activity hosted by The Marigold group on April 28th, 2024, in Bangkok.

The working group join the third consultation meeting for CRPD monitoring.

APCD and JICA implemented the 2nd online schooling for the Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator on April 19, 2024.

Group Photo of working group members at hybrid consultation workshop, DEP.

Multistakeholders Meeting Participants from AMITH, LAT, TFLA, LMHA APCD and TCI Secretariat team had a group photo.

The first meeting of working group members at APCD

The main purposes of the workshop are to review, report and monitor on the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Japanese Students visited APCD for learning the situation of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region as a part of study tour conducted by NOGEZAKA GLOCAL April, 1st 2024.

A group photo was taken with a group of students from Thammasat University with teacher Kevin Cook, Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director and APCD staff.

UN Info Volunteer

4 people with autism were discussing and exchanging “Do People with Autism Have Rights?”

A group photo was taken with delegates from TIKA, TICA, and APCD at the 60+ Plus Bakery & Café.

Group photo of the special lecturer, Teacher Kevin Cook, the TU students and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, APCD.

In shooting show, Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer, share a story of promoting understanding, disability inclusion, and positive change by being interviewed by the show's host.

Ms. Hiroko Itako, a Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) of APCD, shared her experiences in Thailand on the session called “Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop for all -Beyond the language and culture barrier”.

A group photo was taken with a group of welfare corporation from Saitama prefecture in Japan, the representative of International Personnel Management (IPM) and APCD staff.

A group photo was taken with a group of delegates from NIDIR, MOFA, and APCD staff.

Group photo of the Guest Lecture, Teacher Kevin Cook and the TU students. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager at APCD, highlighted the significance and program management of the Civil Society Organizations at Thammasat University.

During the closing ceremony, group photos were taken to capture the spirit of collaboration and inclusivity among the participants.

Medical Residents from the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Visit the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability Bangkok, Thailand - March 15, 2024

The Memorandum of understanding (MOU) made between DPI-Korea and APCD to implement the Jakarta Declaration in 2024 included discussion about future collaboration between APCD and DPI-Korea on 27 February 2024.

On 10th Mar., APCD facilitated APDC visited Dao Ruang Group which is the first self-advocate group of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in Thailand. APDC learned hand-craft workshop together with Dao Ruang Group.

A group photo of Mr. Sutat Summart, presenter and attendees from the APCD intern final presentation.

APCD Hosts Mongolian Parent Groups of Children with Disabilities for On-Site Study Visit, on 11th March 2024

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Thailand Office facilitate Oversea National Officers from ASEAN countries visited APCD on March 5th, 2024.

APCD Welcomes KMUTT Team to Experience Inclusive Workplace for Persons with Disabilities on March 7th, 2024

Skills Development for People with Disabilities towards Employment in Food and Service Industry Project 2024' by the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disabilities and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, March 6, 2567 (Training Day)

Skills Development for People with Disabilities towards Employment in the Food and Service Industry Project 2024' by the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disabilities and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), March 6, 2567,

A group screenshot of 16 DET FT 2024 participants from Asia Pacific region and beyond during the Zoom meeting.

A group photo was taken with the JICA Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) and APCD staff.

Group photo of participants with autism and their parents from Khon Kaen with Mr. Chayoot Homdee, Community Development Officer, APCD

A group photo was taken of 19 participants from Asia – Pacific and beyond, resource persons and APCD staff.

Disabled People’s International (DPI)-Korea and the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on implementing the Jakarta Declaration, on February 27, 2024.

A group photo was taken with students, lecturers, and APCD staff.

APCD hosted an in-house training on Disability Statistics: Disability Disaggregated Data on February 16, 2024, at the APCD office.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Disability-Inclusive Cafe to Advance Equal Rights and Employment for Persons with Disabilities, on February 14, 2024

Met with Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director, to discuss enhancing international cooperation in disability rights & education. Explored collaboration opportunities with APCD members Mr. Somchai Rungsilp and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, along with JICA volunteers Dr. Kenji Kuno and Ms. Hiroko Itako. Exciting prospects for inclusive development in the region.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, the Chief of Networking & Collaboration, introduced himself and his role in APCD to Mr. Y. Teddy Takeuchi, a journalist and editor of the "International Development Journal."

Thai-Japanese Association School Students and Teachers Embrace Inclusive Baking Workshop at APCD, on February 6, 2024

Group photo of participants, resource person, JICA, TICA, and APCD at the closing ceremony of the TCTP-DIDRR Course 3 on Facilitation for Change and Social Media Production on Promoting DIDRR on January 26th, 2024, at Best Western Chatuchak Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

A group photo of participants, organizers and resource persons at the opening ceremony session.

Thai-Japanese Association School Students Dive into the World of ODA and Witness Implementation for Inclusive Societies at APCD, on January 18, 2024

The University of Delaware collaborated with Burapha University visited APCD on 9 January 2024

APCD Contributes Insights at 2023 AICHR Regional Consultation on ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025 Bangkok, December 5, 2023

APCD Takes Center Stage at 16th Disabled People International Korea Assembly and Asia-Pacific Conference in Seoul, November 27 to December 1, 2023.

Group photo of participants, APCD resource persons and organizers of the World food Programme.

APCD speakers share insights through In-House Webinar on disability inclusion in the workplace with UNOPS colleagues on 7 December 2023

APCD as expert at Regional Foresight Workshop – Asia / Pacific, organized by United Nations Environment Programme and Stockholm Environment Institute, Bangkok, Thailand; 7-8 December 2023

Prof. Dr. Amara Pongsapich, the representative of Thailand to the AICHR delivered the welcome remarks at the opening session.

APCD attended the Knowledge Co-Creation Program for Young Leaders on "Support for Persons with Disabilities” organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on November 26th–December 9th, 2023, in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Dr. Tej Bunnag, the president of the APCD Foundation, and Mr. Piroon Laismit, the executive director of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), took center stage at the prestigious "Thailand Friendly Design Expo," , on December 8, 2023

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the Executive Director of APCD, welcomed the delegation led by Ms. Julia Feeney, the Deputy Head of Mission, a collaborative effort between the APCD and the Australian Embassy, on December 7, 2023

Mr. Piroon Laismit participated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the Ministry of Social Development of Human Security, on December 1, 2023

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), warmly welcomed distinguished guests from the Japanese Embassy in Thailand and the Japan International Cooperation Agency Thailand, on 4 December 2023.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), extended welcome to Mr. NAKAZAWA Keiichiro, the Special Assistant to the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, on 30 November 2023.

A delightful group photo capturing the organizers, esteemed speakers, and the esteemed moderator, taken after the enlightening session on Smart Cities for All: Promoting Inclusivity and Sustainability.

Representatives from APCD, Ms. Wilailekha Somprach, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Projects, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief, Networking and Collaboration, raised awareness about volunteerism and encourage individuals with disabilities to actively participate in volunteer activities both in Thailand and globally.

APCD joined the cerebration of International Volunteer Day 2023 organized by the United Nations Volunteers Programme Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNV), on 17 November 2023 at APCD Training Center

APCD shared experiences on lesson learned regarding coping with COVID-19 at ASEAN GO-NGO Forum on Social Welfare and Development via online Platform, 13 November 2023

APCD visited Chiang Rai Province for survey of upcoming Third Country Training Program Course 3 and joined the workshop on disaster risk reduction (DRR) organized by Good Neighbor Thailand Foundation, 8-11 November 2023

A group photo taken to commemorate the participation of attendees and organizers in this important meeting, which focuses on the collaboration program between APCD and JICA and its implementation in countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Representatives of Singapore Management University (SMU), Mr. Jack Yong Ho, Research Fellow and Mr. Derek Chiang Yick Jih, Senior Manager of SMU-X office, visited and discussed with Executive Director, Mr. Piroon and Community Development Manager, Mr. Somchai

Dohiru TV Program interviewed with Mr. SUZUKI Kazuya, the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Thailand Office, on November 1, 2023

In a heartwarming gesture of support and solidarity, H.E. Mr.Varawut Silpa-archa, the current Minister of Social Development and Human Security, led his team on a visit to the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) on October 17, 2023.

In-person participants of the Working Group on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities had a group photo with the Secretariat.

Group Photo of APCD Resource Person and Social Policy and Development Programme Students

Group photo of The St. Catherine University, a potential partner of World Endeavors Thailand Office’s visitors and APCD staff.

Group photo of students, lecturers and APCD staff

Group photo of participants, APCD resource persons and organizers of the Burapha University

On 6 October 2023, The "Doohairoo" TV Program broadcasting on Thai PBS filmed APCD to promote the APCD 60+ Plus projects (Disability-Inclusive Business- DIB) at the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Café.

A group photo of representatives from Finland, Myanmar, Nepal, Tajikistan, and Vietnam, facilitated by the Abilis Foundation, was posted with APCD staff.

Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Manager of International Relations, DPI-Korea received APCD gifts, a boxset of chocolate bar made by individuals with disabilities form Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director.

Organizing partners and Representative of Civil Society Organization posed for a group photo at the opening ceremony together with Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok.

On 27 September 2022, the “Aroi Lert Kub Khun Reed” TV program visited APCD and interviewed Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) about the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP project (Disability-Inclusive Business-DIB).

The sharing discussion between APCD and Steps Team on the potential activities that could be on employment program for person with disabilities.

Group photo of representatives from TICA, JICA Thailand Office and relevant agencies at TICA-JICA handover ceremony of 3 Japanese Volunteers including APCD

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol and students warm up by playing rock paper scissor line as to know each other before her speech.

Thai delegation joined Seoul international park golf tournament for people with disabilities organized by the Korea Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (KAPPD) on 11 – 13 September 2023, Seoul, South of Korea

Group photo of participants, DET tutors, sign language interpreters, and APCD Zoom operators from Asia-Pacific countries.

APCD supported the Dulabatorn Foundation for review the strategy and action plan, 7-8 September 2023 in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Japanese Visitors Group facilitated by Nogezaka Glocal visited APCD on 5 September 2023

APCD participated in the Special Lectures and Workshop on Ethics of Care, Interdependence, Diversity, and Disability Justice organized by the Japan Foundation on September 3-4, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand

Students and Faculty from Nagoya Gakuin University visited APCD on 4 September 2023

UN Volunteer office team visited APCD to discuss collaboration for International Volunteer Day 2023 on 1 September 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

On July 21, 2023, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the Executive Director of the Asian-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand,

On the 19th of July 2023, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) organized a comprehensive training program titled "Understanding Customers and Colleagues with Disabilities" at the Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel.

On Monday, July 17, 2566 - Mr. Krisana Lalai, the host of the "Krisana Tour: Wheels Up" program, had the opportunity to meet and interview Dr. Tej Bunnag at APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Yamazaki, located in the Thai Red Cross Society branch.

On July 3, 2023, representatives from the APCD, namely Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, the Information and Knowledge Management Manager, and Mr. Kenji Kuno, Senior Advisor of JICA, embarked on a visit to the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS)

On June 29, 2023, a significant event took place, attended by notable figures including Tej Bunnag, the Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society and President of the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation)

APCD resource persons delivered a lecture on disability inclusion disaster risk reduction to teachers on August 31, 2023, in Suphanburi, Thailand.

Ms. Nantanoot Suwannawut, Director of International Cooperation Section, DEP opened the discussion and encouraged all participants to share their inputs regards the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025.

Ms. Usana Berananda, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs and Prof. Amara Pongsapich, Representative of Thailand to the AICHR delivered welcome remarks and provided information about Human Rights in ASEAN Framework.

APCD attended and presented in 10th Anniversary Event of Vietnam Autism Network (VAN) on 26 August 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, representing APCD participated in the meeting.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager made presentation on the Third Country Training Program (TCTP) on promoting Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) in the ASEAN Region.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp greeted Ms. Kate Neely and Mr. Felix Kiefel-Johnson from Nossal Institute, University of Melbourne in the interview session.

Group photos of VIPs, TICA representatives, key partners, and stakeholders at the event.

APCD provides inputs on producing the animation on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction organized by the Distance Learning Television Foundation

APCD in-house training: Practicing disability equality training conducted by APCD staff from DET facilitator training in 2023 on 21 August 2023 at APCD office in Bangkok

A crucial consultation meeting between APCD and Japan Foundation for future collaboration on disability inclusive development in Bangkok, August 18, 2023

APCD Session on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for ALL at 16th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe 2023) on 11 August 2023, Thailand Science Park

APCD mission to the South Korea for the Busan World Disability Conference 2023 organized by Disabled Peoples International (DPI)-Korea, 6 – 12 August 2023 in Busan, South Korea

Japanese High School students and JICA Thailand office staff visited APCD on August 8th, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

APCD and JICA in cooperation with DET forum organized the 4th online schooling for Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator training 2023 on 5th August 2023.

The final group photo was taken with participants, Japanese resource person, all staff and executives from TICA, JICA, and APCD.

First week of the Third Country Training Program on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Course 2 organized in Phuket and Phang-nga Province, 10th – 15th July in cooperation with TICA and JICA

American Intern In-house training and her final presentation on July 7th, 2023

Group photo of key stakeholders of the training, representatives of DEP, re-source persons, APCD and participants after the official opening ceremony.

Group photo of participants at APCD intern final presentation.

Twenty-four DET FT 2023 participants from 17 countries joined the second online schooling for the training sessions by APCD, JICA and DET Forum. This photo shows their lively interaction during the video conference.

In-house Training on Disabled People's Situation in China, June 13th, 2023

APCD presentation at Asia Inclusive International Webinar on June 2nd, 2023

APCD Staff In-House Training Session on June 2, 2023

DVIFA school visitation and tour of APCD on May 30th, 2023

On 23 May 2023, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director gave Opening Remarks and Ms. Kanchana Ruangsiriwichayakul, the General Manager of Centra by Centara, Chaeng Watthana gave welcome remarks for 60+ Plus project internship program

APCD Presentation on Neuro Diversity at NIST International School JEDI Session on May 29th, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

APCD and JICA conducted key development partners to discuss ways to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in Asia-Pacific countries on May 26, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand

APCD supported the Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (DEP) to analyze the accomplishment of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025 on 19 May 2023, Bangkok, Thailand.

Another collaboration between APCD and Thailand Council for Independent Living (TIL) on Disability Equality Training (DET) for second group of the Thai network on 18 May 2023, Nonthaburi, Thailand

Meeting for Seeking Future Collaboration with Steps Community on 8 May 2023 at Steps Café, Bangkok, Thailand.

On 21 May 2023, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director welcomed Mr. Tsewang C. Dorji, the acting Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) of the Royal Government of Bhutan

A group screenshot of 27 DET FT 2023 participants from 17 countries on a video conference

APCD Organizes Disability Equality Training (DET) for young Thai leaders with disabilities and their personal assistants (PA) from Thailand Council for Independent Living (TIL) on May 18, 2023, Nonthaburi, Thailand

APCD conducted a final presentation to an online intern from China with a farewell on 28 April 2023

Foreigner’s teacher, Thamasert University, Mr. Kevin Cook and his students learned about disability inclusive business from APCD on April 17, 2023.

The JICA Headquarters team met with APCD representative on 25 April 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

On 4th April 2023, a group of four physical therapy students from Mahidol University visited APCD

APCD and Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (JSW Law) from Bhutan exchanged with Thammasat University on Disability Law in Thailand on 10 April 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mahidol University's Faculty of physical therapy visited APCD to learn about community-based inclusive development practices on 4th April 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

The Final presentation and Certificate ceremony for the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability Internship 2023 programme was held on Wednesday the 5th, April 2023.

Peace Corps Thailand celebrates 60 years of international cooperation and welcomes new volunteers on April 3, 2023, at Songphanburi Hotel, Suphanburi Province, Thailand

APCD Takes Center Stage at Global Symposium Honoring Social Work Month and World Social Work Day 2023 in Bangkok's Novotel Platinum Hotel on 24 March 2023

On 29 March 2023, Nongthun Nitcharee Peneakchanasak, a young Thai person with disability and social media influencer visit APCD to promote and support APCD 60+Plus Bakery&Cafe and disability inclusion.

APCD organized Disability Equality Training (DET) session organized for TILC leaders on 28 March 2023 at APCD Training Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities organized a seminar on sharing lessons learned on the rights, welfares, and protection of Thai employees with disabilities in overseas countries on 27 March 2023 at Prince Palace Hotel, Thailand

Diversity and inclusion in action: APCD speakers with disabilities and former Peace Corps volunteers exchanged experiences with US volunteers on 30 March 2023 at Don Chedi District, Suphanburi Province

Virtual Welcome Remarks by Sarah Knibbs, Regional Director a.i. for Asia and the Pacific, UN Women

On 28 March 2023, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, the Governor of Bangkok and the governor's team visit APCD to observe persons with disability capacity-building activities at APCD.

On 17 March 2023, The Thai PBS Channel management team visited APCD

On 20 March 2023, the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the National Broadcasting Service of Thailand-NBT support APCD to show APCD60+Bakery&Cafe products which is an outcome of APCD Disability-Inclusive Business projects.

Participants eagerly registered for the engaging and participatory training, brimming with excitement for what was to come.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director (left) and H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, APCD Foundation Chairman (Right) attended the official opening program at the Congress.

DET Facilitator Training 2023 Online kick-off Session, 8 March 2023

A group photo was taken highlighting social undergraduate students from Thammasat University and Kasetsart University, APCD Executive Director Mr. Piroon Laismit, and APCD staff.

1) Ms. Helle Deertz facilitated the Zero Project Conference 2023 on Independent Living, Political Participation, and ICT (on the left hand).

APCD in-house training on “Google Workspaces and Basic Zoom’s admin necessary tasks” at APCD office in Bangkok, Thailand on 24 February 2023

Group photo of APCD Team and Visitors from ATCSW

On 23 February 2023, Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, the Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) led TICA's Cooperation partners in Thailand visited the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability.

APCD held the First Course of the Third Country Training Program on "Strengthening Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the ASEAN Region" in Bangkok and Pathum Thani, Thailand from February 5th to 11th, 2023.

Dr. Srinivas Tata, Director of the Social Development Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) led his team, visited the Asia-Pacific Development Center on disability, on 20 February, 2023

On 16 February 2023, Associate Professor Naraporn Chan-o-cha, Vice-President of the DISTANCE LEARNING FOUNDATION UNDER THE ROYAL PATRONAGE visited the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability for collaboration in distance learning.

The visitation of the Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and the spouse of Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability

On 7 February 2023, Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) welcomed YBhg. Datin Catherina (the Spouse of Ambassador of the Ambassador of Malaysia). He showed them the Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB) projects (APCD 60+Plus projects).

Opening Ceremony of the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2022: “Strengthening Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the ASEAN Region” on 6 February 2023

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) joins hands the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) to empower vocational skills of people with disabilities of the year 2023

On 20 January 2023, The visitation of teachers and students from Thai Japanese Association School (TJAS) at APCD training Building, Bangkok, Thailand

On January 17 January 2023, teachers and students from the program of Thailand DIST/ENTR Winter 2023.

On 16 January 2023, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director gave an interview with Saranrom Radio.

On 23 December 2022, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director paid a courtesy call on Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. They discussed future plans and collaborations.

On 16 December 2022, H. E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, the Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society and President of the Foundation of Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) presided over the Friendly Design Expo 2022

1. Ms. Camille Ariel V. Perez, together with Ms. Cathryn Faith S. Razalan, Fifth Year Architecture Student from Mapúa Institute of Technology at Laguna, Malayan College Laguna moderate the Interview

1. Appreciate the gifts from KEAD guests and pose for a group photo with APCD staff members.

Friendly Design Expo 2022 at BITEC Bangna On 15 December 2022

APCD co-organized a hybrid assembly to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities at UN ESCAP, Bangkok, Thailand on December 8, 2022

1. APCD facilitated the orientation for the field study program.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs media crews team led by Ms. Yajai Bunnag, followed up APCD as Thailand successfully hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in 2022, 24 November 2022

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) falls on the 3rd of December of each year.

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation – APEC, the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by having a booth at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) during 15-19 November 2022.

On 15 November 2022, APCD conducted APCD Executive Board meeting no3/2022, at 3rd APCD Administrative Building.

On 15 November 2022, the "Wanmai Variety" TV News Program filmed on the Thai PBS Channel, visited the Black Canyon (Esplanade branch).

On 8 November 2022, the "Wanmai Variety" TV News Program broadcast on the Thai PBS Channel, visited a Yamazaki Co., Ltd branch, namely SAINT ETOILE, at Central Rama9.

On 8 November 2022, the "Wanmai Variety" TV News Program broadcast on the Thai PBS Channel, visited the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit.

1. Mr. Piroon delivered a statement to emphasize a new collaboration approach for promoting the new decade of Asia- Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023-2032 on 19 October 2022 at the High-level Intergovernmental Meeting (HLIGM).

(Right) Mr. Daisuke Hashimoto, the Resource Person/ Representative Director of COIL, leads a training session on Balloon Volleyball for participants at the APCD training center

Ms. Suthisa Tablek, Director of the Center for Empowerment and Development of Persons with Autism, welcomed the visitors, and the Center is performed by the Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disability (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Government of Thailand.

Titled -Disability Inclusive Sports (DIS) for the Future: "Co-Knowledge Creation Program to Opportunities for Mainstream Social Participation for Individuals with Disabilities" an online event held concurrently with a JICA KCCP follow-up in-person seminar

On 3 October 2022, H.E. Mr. Tej Bunnag (APCD Foundation President) gave an interview to support the APCD 60+ Plus projects (Disability-Inclusive Business) implementation.

On 7 October 2022 “Thailand Today” TV program for interviewing Mr. Sammy Carolus General Manager of Hyatt Sukhumvit and his team in providing Sustainable Job Opportunities for APCD ex-trainees with disabilities.

On October 25, 2022, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official Launch as APEC Communication Partners

News1 Channel, released on Channel 26 Thailand, filmed APCD to support and promote the APCD 60+ Plus projects (Disability-Inclusive Business- DIB) at the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery&Café at the Government House on 5 October 2022.

Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director)gave statement at the High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Final Review of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022 on 19 October 2022 at Jakarta, Indonesia

5th AAN Congress Virtual Planning Meeting organized by AAN Secretariat in Indonesia, September 30th, 2022

On 30 September 2022, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director visited “Joy of Life” Café to follow up on the success of a APCD graduated trainee with hearing disability of the 60+ Plus project.

APCD participated on the Seventh Session of the Committee on Social Development of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), 6 to 8 September 2022, UN Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Disability Equality Training (DET) Presentation at the RBB Human Resource (HR) Retreat Workshop organized by the World Food Program on September 22nd, 2022

APCD displayed South to South Cooperation for Inclusive Society cases at the UN Conference Center for Global South-South Development Expo 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand, September 12–14, 2022.

15 September, Empowerment and Vocational Development Center for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province team Visited APCD office and had a study visit on Knowledge exchange in good practice of Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB)

On 22 September 2022, the “Aroi Lert Kub Khun Reed” TV program visited APCD and interviewed Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) about the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP project (Disability-Inclusive Business-DIB).

On 22 September 2022, the “Thailand Today” TV program visited APCD and interviewed Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) about the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery&Café project (Disability-Inclusive Business-DIB).

Congratulations to the APCD newly graduated trainees with disabilities of the APCD 60+Plus project (Vocational skills training for persons with disability on Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB))

The Saowabha Vocational College together with its students with disabilities and their parents visited APCD

APCD Good practices Documentary of the 60+ Plus vocational skills training for persons with disabilities employability project (Disability-Inclusive Business- DIB)

APCD Good practices Documentary of the 60+ Plus vocational skills training for persons with disabilities employability project (Disability-Inclusive Business- DIB)

On 9 September 2022, Congratulations to trainees with disabilities who graduated in the APCD 60+ Plus Vocational skills training in Food Business project (Disability-Inclusive Business- DIB) of the year 2022.

7 September 2022, Congratulations to trainees with disabilities who graduated in the internship program of APCD 60+ Plus Vocational skills training in the Hospitality business project at the Centra by Centara Hotel Chaeng Watthana of the year 2022.

APCD Media Project in September On 2 September 2022, APCD started the media project of sustainable Disability-Inclusive sustainable employment documentary focusing on ex-trainee with an invisible disability employed by the Black Canyon (Thailand) Co., Ltd

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, presented his experiences.

APCD Media Project in September On 5 September 2022, APCD started the media project of sustainable Disability-Inclusive sustainable employment documentary focusing on ex-trainee with disability employing at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok.

The Dao Ruang (Marigold) Group went on a field trip to Pattaya, Chonburi Province, on September 4, 2022.

Graduation day of the APCD 60+ Plus Internship program in a hospitality course of the year 2022

On 29 August 2022, APCD started the media project of sustainable Disability-Inclusive sustainable employment documentary focusing on ex-trainee with an invisible disability.

Sook Baab Thai Jai Suan Peeang TV Program, broadcasting on Thai TV Channel 5 visited APCD On September 30, 2022

The President of the Royal Thai Army Wives Association, Signal Department Royal Thai Army led her team to visit APCD On 25 August 2022

The Thailand mission to the Republic of Maldives to follow-up and assess the needs for inclusive education improvement took place from August 22 to 26, 2022, Malé, Maldives.

Working Group in the field of Disability Employability Empowerment of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration visited APCD.

Thai-Israel Chamber of Commerce visited APCD

APCD participated in the "Indonesia-Japan Roundtable Discussion on Developmental Disorder" hosted by the LSPR Institute of Communication and Business—Jakarta, Indonesia on August 2, 2022

Mr Dmitry Frischin, UNV Deputy Regional Manager for Asia and the Pacific and his team visited APCD

A group from Japan and Italy visited APCD to activities on community-based living for people with psychosocial disabilities on August 5, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand

Fourteen new diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand of the year 2022 and government officials visited APCD.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), delivered welcome remarks on July 25, 2022, during the opening ceremony.

On 1 August 2022, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director gave Opening Remarks and Ms. Kanchana Ruangsiriwichayakul, the General Manager of Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana

On 27 July 2022, Ms. Thitiporn Chirasawadi, the Director of Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, led Devawongse Varopakarn Institute team and University students from Southern Thailand to visit APCD. They learned more about capacity building and vocational skills development for Thai Persons with Disabilities from the APCD programs.

On Monday 25 July 2022, Mr. Aj Wisuthithawornwong, the manager of CSR Management of Thai Oil Public Company Limited., A Company of PTT Group,

It was held at the “Workshop to support Business sector for Persons with Disabilities organized by the United Nations Development Programme Thailand and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

1. Self-advocates pose for a group photo with their parents, teen volunteers, and APCD staff.

On 6 July 2022, The Pen Gun Eang TV program visited APCD to film “APCD 60+ Plus Vocational skills Training for persons with disabilities of the year 2022” and promote the new APCD Disability-Inclusive Business project, the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP

Ms. Saranpat Anumutratchakij, the Director-General Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities visited 60+ Plus Projects.

On 30 June 2022, the APCD Executive Board meeting was held at APCD Administrative Office.

2. APCD executive committee Members, Senator Monthian Buntan, discussed the successes and challenges of the current decades and future plans, including proactive working with private sector.

It promotes an inclusive society, Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB) and the new APCD 60+ Plus project namely APCD 60+ Plus by CP. It will be released on the Nation Channel on Sunday 3 July 2022 at 2.00 pm. (Thai time)

Mr. Takayuki KOBORI, the Chief Editor of the Daily NNA Thailand Edition from the KYODO NEWS GROUP visited APCD to interview Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director and Mr. Masami Akiyama, the president of THAI YAMAZAKI CO., LTD.

On 24 June 2022, Ms. Nianne Lynn Hendricks, a journalist of the Bangkok Post visited APCD to promote APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP (a Disability-Inclusive Business project).

On 24 June 2022, Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) led the APCD team to call on Dr. Dhanakorn Srisooksai Ph.D., the Chief Executive Officer-CEO of THAI MEDIA FUND.

Mr. Wanchai Suwatsiripon, Manager of World Endeavors Thailand office, received the APCD publication.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, provided a welcome address.

Networking and Collaboration Officer, Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol talked with participants about how to encourage inclusive development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in ASEAN.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer, who advocates for women with disabilities and attended the ASEAN online gathering to promote an inclusive society.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, was a member of the organizing committee and contributed to the planning.

On 2 June 2022, the World Food Program team visited APCD to seek the possibility of collaborations in the area of accessibility and disability empowerment and development.

1. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department attended the Webinar.

1. Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, describes his achievement story despite having Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Government of Cambodia organized the online preparatory meeting of “5th Asia-Pacific Community-based Inclusive Development (AP CBID) Congress”, 20 May 2022

On 1 June 2022, Ms. Kanchana Ruangsiriwichayakul (General Manager of Centra by Centara Government & Convention Chaeng Watthana) led Centara Government & Convention Chaeng Watthana team to visit APCD.

1. Ms. Melinda Ma, Director of Global Cultural Adventurers' (GCA) International Business Department, offered a summary of GCA's history during the first meeting.

Opening Remarks from Mr. Suchart Owatwannasakul, President of Association of Parents of Person with Intelligences Disability of Thailand

At the meeting, Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, presented feedback.

On 25 May 2022, Mr. Wanarat Chanphet, Officer of the Embassy of Israel in Thailand and Ms. Kanvisorn Charikanonda, Assistant to Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Israel in Thailand visited APCD

1. Observing in both vocational skills and life skills’ in-person training program.

APCD presented the Third Country Training Program (TCTP) on "Strengthening Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the ASEAN Region." Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), and APCD will collaborate to carry out the project.

Group shot of attendees

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) joins hands the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) to empower vocational skills of people with disabilities of the year 2022

The JICA Thailand Office and the University of Tsukuba had a brainstorming session with APCD on social inclusion of persons with disabilities through adapted sports on 28 April 2022.

The Secretariat of ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Jakarta organized AAN Executive Committee Meeting (EC) on 31 March 2022

Embassy of Mongolia in Thailand visited APCD to exchange knowledge in disability-inclusive development, especially Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB).

1. A photo with representatives from Ban-saman Jai Group (The Healing Family Foundation) in Chiang Mai.

1. Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, informed agenda.

At organic farming, a group photo of participants and resource persons

APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP Opening Ceremony on 4 April 2022 01

Over 70 students enrolled in PI 292: International Organizations and Regimes, which they learned about fundamental APCD concepts. The contents could applied in international practices to further the goal of a barrier-free, inclusive, and rights-based society.

On 14 March 2022, Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) led APCD Team to pay a courtesy call on Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to the Kingdom of Thailand, Ms. Orna Sagiv at the Embassy of Israel in Thailand.

On 4 March 2022, Mr. Takayasu Shimada, President of TOTO (Thailand) called on Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) and taking a tour at APCD

1. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, addressed H.E. Mr. Tumur Amarsanaa, Ambassador of Mongolia to Thailand, to the meeting.

The Follow-up meeting of ESCAP-APCD partnership project for self-advocates with intellectual disabilities and their families on 19 February 2022

APCD hosted the final internship farewell ceremony on 17 February 2022.

The meeting agenda was announced by Mrs. Nucharee Kraisuwan, president of AMITH.

Thai former interns from Chulalongkorn University (2021) and Thammasat University (2019) presented Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, with a basket of presents.

APCD in-house media editor for the smartphone training program organized by APCD

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer updated new wave of COVID-19 outbreaks which is unpredictable and challenge to conduct the in-person training in Buriram province.

Special E-news: The Ten versions of HAPI-IE Guidebooks on friendly home workouts during the lockdown situation are available now!

APCD participated in a study on lifelong social protection for persons with disabilities in Thailand organized by TRIP on 27 December 2021

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director, on behalf of APCD received Hyatt Community Grant Fund from Mr. Sammy Carolus, General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel

On 23 December 2021, Season's Greetings & Happy New Year 2022, representatives of CHITRALADA SCHOOL extended their best wishes and presented a basket of gifts to Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director)

President of THAI YAMAZAKI and team visited APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki project, hosted a Lunch and gave some gifts with Santa for staff with disabilities of APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki at APCD Headquater.

Season's Greetings & Happy New Year 2022, Mr.Masami Akiyama (President of THAI YAMAZAKI CO., LTD.) and team extended the best wishes to Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director).

a TV program namely “Kon Thai Taei Rom Rachan” released on Channel5, interviewed Mr. Piroon Laismit at the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery& Chocolate Café by Yamazaki and Marklin at the Government House project.

A trainee from Thailand presented an action plan for the JICA training closing ceremony program.

Mr. Theerapat Prayurasiddhi and Mr. Piroon Laismit were interviewed by Mr. Phanumas Suk-Umphorn, the TV host of Rak Moeng Thai Program at the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Chocolate Cafe at the Government House.

On 17 December 2021, the AAN Secretariat met with the APCD having internal exchange for the year 2021 AAN activities and outlining future partnership plans for the following year.

The TV program (Khon Thai Mai Thor) crew support and film APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Chocolate Cafe project, an APCD Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB) project by interviewing Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director)

On 17 December 2021, Ms. Rapeepan Luangaramrut (Khun Reed) led her TV crew support and film APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP project, an APCD Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB) project.

On 16 December 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, presented a token of appreciation for the New Year greetings for 2022 to Mr. Morita Takahiro, Chief Representative, JICA Thailand Office at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok, Thailand.

APCD issued an intervention to the ESCAP Working Group 2021.

APCD was invited to be a guest speaker at a Japanese students' virtual class.

On 15 December 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) presented an appreciation on the New Year greetings 2022 to Mrs. Jatuporn Rojanapanich, Director-General Department of Children and Youth

On 14 December 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit presented an appreciation on the New Year greetings 2022 to Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director-General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Representative from JICA visited APCD, seeing APCD activities on 13 December 2021

On 3rd December 2021, APCD celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with the theme “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

Empowerment and Vocational Development for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province team Visited APCD office and have a study visit on Knowledge exchange in good practice of Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB), 1 December 2021

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, posed with attendees and organizers.

1. The APCD publication was delivered to the JOCVs assigned to Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Pathom.

On 26 November 2021, Khin La Mai Khin La Mue program visited to promote APCD activities.

On 24 November 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign"

On 22 November 2021, APCD hosted an orientation for the World Endeavors online interns.

Ms. Kunyanut Aeksintong, Accounting Assistant; Ms. Areeya Wannasuriya, shop supervisor on 60+ Bakery & Chocolate Café at the Government House; and Mr. Krittamed Saman, a former intern, shared direct experiences coming across COVID-19 infections. The discussions were about the symptoms, the medical services, and the recovery stage, etc.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, participated in the dialogue.

All participants of the AAN Executive Board from 7 countries, including APCD and the Secretariat.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, the Community Development Manager, provided an overview of APCD and the several outcomes of TCTP for persons with disabilities in ASEAN countries.

During the visit, the APCD Executive Director and APCD team gave H.E. Mr. Tumur Amarsanaa, Mongolian Ambassador to Thailand, and his advisor (left hand) chocolate box sets produced by Thai persons with disabilities as a gift of thanks.

More than hundred attendees, the governmental representatives, workers, employers, youth groups, researchers, private sectors, and relevant partners of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth, who attended the webinar.

Ms. Patcharee Srisala, Director of Opportunity Promotion and Monitoring for Persons with Disabilities from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), presented the significance of the loaning scheme to improve the lives of Thai persons with disabilities and shared a case study of the scheme's achievements.

A representative of the hospital staff at Thammasat University Field Hospital received meal boxes donation made by persons with disabilities on 5 October 2021. The donation was from M.L. Sujira Ngon-rot.

On 5 October 2021, Mr. Christopher Benjakul, APCD Public Relations Officer, presented box sets (freshly baked pastries and beverages) to homeless people who live on Ratchadamnoen Avenue.

During the opening program, a group photo of participants, resource persons, and APCD staff was taken.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, shared his experience in organizing the 4th Asia-Pacific CBID Congress in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2018. It was informative for preparation to organize the upcoming CBID Congress for the Working Group. Cambodia Government will be the host of the 5th CBID Congress in 2023.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, provided an update on APCD's regional works and followed up on a pending job delegated to the AAN Secretariat in Indonesia

1. A group shot of participants and resource persons on skill development training for Thai individuals with disabilities who completed the training course on Chocolate Café & Barista.

Fifteen trainees who completed a fifteen-day training program posed for a photo with a resource person from the Thai Yamazaki firm and project staff.

Participants, resource persons, and project staff gathered in a group shot.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, attended the workshop and provided inputs.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer gave feedback in the online meeting on the topic of the compilation of the results of an important issue for monitoring and evaluation program.

Two representatives for Mrs. Sarika Treerattanapitak, Superintendent of Rajvithi Home for Girls, received 100 bakery box sets for the girls from Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, and his staff on behalf of donors in front of the Administrative Office.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, suggested that the activities on promoting CRPD which were done by Local Administrative Organizations (Laos) in Thailand should be shared in the activity report as a contribution from the local government.

1. Group photo of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities, their families, and resource persons on Zoom platform.

Ms. Barkha Henry, Regional Manager; Leonard Cheshire, East Asia & Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), and APCD Executive Board Committee Members, delivered welcome remarks and introduced the program.

On 1 September 2021, APCD staff took a group photo with recipients who are deaf and hard of hearing in the deaf community under the Rama IX Expressway.

AAN country members delivered an update on the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak in their respective countries.

Mr. Kevin Cook pioneered a mentoring program for employees with disabilities in USA.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, moderated objective and introduction of each participant.

Group photo of APCD staff and deaf community under Rama IX expressway on August 20, 2021.

On 20th August 2021, the 100 lunch boxes were distributed to a community isolation center of the Bangkhen District Office.

Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General of the DEP (Right), and Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of the APCD (Left), delivered the opening speech on the first day.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, provided an overview of the program.

The session investigated the current employment situation for persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific.

A delegate from the ASEAN Secretariat facilitated on general reflections.

Ms. Kristy Sinclair-Lombardo, an intern from Bachelor of Community Services, "TAFE NSW DIGITAL" delivered the online session.

Dialogue of transition services for students with disabilities prior to employment.

1. As a triangle collaboration practice, 16 participants were selected from self-advocates with intellectual disability, their family members, and supporters.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director participated in the courtesy call through an online platform.

The APCD Administrative Manager and staff from 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP gave 102 lunch boxes to Bangsue Vaccination Center on 6 July 2021.

Participants represented several sectors of Disabled People’s Organizations in Thailand.

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. 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.

Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, participated in a sub-committee meeting on promoting and implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Thailand.

APCD participated in the preparation meeting with TICA staff, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) staff, and Thailand’s implementing agencies.

On June 16, the 60 lunch boxes were distributed to medical professionals of the Prasat Neurological Institute for Thailand.

Report of the UN Development System's aid to Thailand for "Leaving No One Behind" was the most essential component in the discussion.

1. Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, emphasized a key concept of promoting the participation of parents and the community to empower students with disabilities.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer and Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, APCD Representatives, update on submission of Summary Report of Autism Mapping Project in the ASEAN Region to AAN Secretariat in Indonesia during the meeting.

Mr. Krittamed Saman, a third-year student of the Faculty of Arts from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, receives orientation from the Community Development Department team. His internship will start on 24 May and be completed on 24 July 2021.

Mr. Kevin Cook, Vocational and Community Services Consultant, Cape Fear Group Homes and Vocational Services facilitated Program introduction.

Ms. Yuko Kawai, JICA representative Thailand office, shared the initiatives.

Closed and participant-limited with strict counter measures is applied to the filming procedure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Participants participate in virtual group exercises - ice breaking facilitated by APCD staff.

Members of Dao Ruang Group (Marigold) in Bangkok and Ban-saman Jai Group (Healing Family Foundation) in Chiang Mai, representing of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities in Thailand participate in this Project.

1. Representatives from JICA Thailand Office, Japanese Resource Persons team, and APCD provide inputs on content preparation to produce a user-friendly manual for parents/family members of children with disabilities.

Discussions on AAN involvement for the ASEAN Day 2021.

There were 78 Zoom stations from other ASEAN countries and Japan that joined the Workshop.

1. There were over 130 participants from relevant partners and stakeholders working in the disaster management sector, including Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager and APCD representative.

Each trainee showed art works they learned from H.E. Mr. Poldej Worachat, Ex-Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director and Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, 60+ Plus Project manager escorted Ms. Rapeepan Luangaramrut, Moderator of Aroi Lert Kub Khun Reed at Thai TV 3 channel to show the delicious bakery & unique chocolate from the Project.

The program and purposes of the workshop were explained by Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager.

Mr. Wuthisak Pichayagan, General Manager of Centra by Centara, at Government Complex Hotel & Convention Center, and his team introduced a training program in collaboration with APCD.

Mrs. Ubol Thongsalubluan, Provincial Social Development and Human Security Officer; Ms. Onanong Kumhang, Director of Center for Empowerment and Vocational Development for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; and Mrs. Sarudda Promma, Head of Nakhon Sri Thammarat Shelter for Children, and their families presented Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, with a token of appreciation.

1. Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director (middle) welcomed and presented a token of appreciation (APCD Chocolate gift boxes made by persons with disabilities) to Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Director-General of TICA (left) and Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakor, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) (right).

Panel discussion to exchange current situation on autism in ASEAN region with attending audience of parents of persons with autism and live on-air at Association channel

APCD provided inputs to the workshop in respect of Disability-Inclusive Development (DID)

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, representative from Thailand presented a country report after the opening ceremony session

The meeting finalized content preparation of regional event on Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2021

Group photo of honorable guests, domestic participants and APCD staff at APCD Zoom station in Thailand

Group photo of participants, resource persons, honorable guests, and APCD management team, and Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security who honored guests by giving the opening speech.

Group photo of visitors and representatives from APCD management team

Group photo of participants and JICA Okinawa Colleagues showed the Certificate Template to participants after Closing Ceremony on 15 March 2021 Credit: JICA ©

Discussion on the Program and job delegation

ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) by Yayasan Autisma Indonesia (YAI) and AAN Secretariat facilitated mask donations from AHA Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia on 10 March 2021

A representative from FCD delivers hundreds of face masks and alcohol gels to help prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19) for on-site APCD training participants. Representatives from APCD, Ms. Nongluck Kisorawong, Administrative Manager and Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager receiving the donations.

APCD Zoom station during opening ceremony

The online workshop was facilitated by Mr. Mark Morris, a teacher from Bachelor of Community Services, TAFE, NSW, Australia, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, APCD Logistics Officer as his co-facilitator.

APCD provided inputs on preparation of regional event on Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2021 by AAN meeting on virtual platforms.

The gathering updated APCD activities and followed up outcomes of Disability-Inclusive Business Project: Modeling Accessible Work Environment for Thai Persons with Disabilities” that was granted by the GGP Scheme in 2015.

Greetings and updating on Project coordination of Japanese resource persons’ team, representatives from JICA Thailand Office, and APCD.

1. APCD attended and presented the current situation of Social Welfare in Thailand in COVID-19 response.

Group photo of core representatives from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), the Department of Children and Youth, Disabilities Thailand (DTH), APCD, and other relevant associations for Thai persons with disabilities

Staff from Community Development Department team checked needs　assessment to empower persons with psychosocial disabilities in Thailand

This Project intends to work closely with emerging groups such as ASEAN Autism Network (AAN), United ID (Intellectual Disability) Network in Greater Mekong Sub-region, and other associations for persons with psychosocial disabilities.

Group photo during pre-session on 28 January 2021 Credit: JICA ©

This autism sensitivity and tourism education webinar was facilitated by Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz, National President, Autism Society Philippines.

Past experiences and lesson learned by APCD - both logistic and activities matters - were exchanged

Community Development Department (CCD) team facilitated a virtual tour for an online intern, Ms. Kristy Sinclair-Lombardo from Australia, inside the APCD training center and demonstrated accessibility inside the building.

Mr. Piroon repoted impacts of Grand Opening of APCD 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe at the Government House of Thailand last year.

New Year gifts’ basket from Chitralada School to APCD for New Year Greetings

APCD Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Party 2021 on 25 December 2020 at APCD Training Center, Bangkok, Thailand

New Year 2021 Message by Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director “Wish that the New Year be a messenger of joy, happiness, peace, good health and strong tidings for you, your family and your community” HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021

New Year2021 Message from H.E. Tej Bunnag, President of APCD Foundation

Visitation by new Director General, DEP

APCD was invited to share a message for an online session of "Mary Glowrey - Liliane Brekelmans Disability Award 2020" organized by Catholic Health Association of India on 15 December 2020

Introduction of a new Project team member, Ms. Kristy Sinclair-Lombardo from Australia as online internship program will involve all process of project implementation.

Thirty (30) participants from the autism community in ASEAN countries and Japan, including representatives from ASEAN Secretariat, Social Development Division-ESCAP, AAN Executive Board Members, AAN associated member, LSCAA, and APCD joined the first Virtual Congress.

Representatives from Immigration Division 3 (Samutsongkhram) under Royal Thai Police seek collaboration with APCD on 9 December 2020 at APCD, Bangkok, Thailand

APCD self-advocate with autism was invited to deliver her eco-voice in humanitarian fields on 4th December 2020 at the World Food Programme Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand

A donation from TOTAL Oil (Thailand) Co. Ltd., to APCD on 2 December 2020, at APCD, Bangkok, Thailand

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APCD Community Development Department Team had an online meeting with Mr. Mark Morris, Teacher of the subject ‘Community Development Work and International Aid’ as the student supervisor before the meeting.

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Understandings How to Interact with Persons with Disabilitie

Opening remarks by Dr. Kasititorn Pooparadai, Senior Executive Vice President, Strategy and Management Unit, DEPA.

Fourteen (14) participants included representatives from Republic of Maldives, the Royal Thai Embassy, Colombo, specialist from Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), TICA team, and APCD staff.

AAN online meeting

Two hundred and fifty (250) participants including representatives from Social Work Practices on Disabilities from ASEAN countries joined the Webinar. The main content was regarding updating and exchanging on the current situation on COVID-19 related to disability

Representatives of teachers of students with disabilities attended the workshop.

Mr. Piroon Laismit was at broadcasting station, Tipco Tower building.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department, explained a strategy of Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) to reach CBID as a goal.

Mr. Burin Hemthat, a YouTuber as moderator interviewed Mr. Piroon Laismit about outcomes and impacts of APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Café Project in the field of Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB).

AAN online meeting

More than 100 participants from Asia-Pacific participated in the forum.

The Thai Network participated in the program overview session for Virtual Meeting with ASEAN Colleagues.

Session orientation for panelists and moderator before showtime.

Dr. Tej Bunnag, APCD Chairperson (middle) and Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director (Left) shared the impact of Project in Thai society with Mr. Krisana Lalai, wheelchair user, as show Host.

APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer, Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, a representative from APCD attended this Webinar.

Deputy Manager of DASTA 3, Mr. Sutarak Sunthornviphart, exchanged the purposes of visit.

Discussion with Japanese resource persons about work plan of the Project.

The tentative schedule of the Congress was discussed.

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to the Executive Director, (right) explained the background, purposes and expected outcomes of the new branch of APCD to Mr. Kaveh Zahedi, Deputy Executive Secretary of UNESCAP, and Ms. Aiko Akiyama, Social Affairs Officer, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section of UNESCAP.

Group photo of representatives from TICA, JICA Thailand Office and APCD

Remarks at opening ceremony by Dr. Weraphan Suphanchaimat, Deputy Chairperson of Thai Health Promotion Foundation

Opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Kung Phoak, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

Group photo of participants and external resource persons

The secretary reported on the last minutes of meeting which were recorded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP).

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, shared objectives, outcomes, and impacts on the importance of human resource development in the field of DIB.

APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit, was interviewed about Universal Design (UD) to accommodate persons with various disabilities as well as elderly persons in line with the Disability-Inclusive Business Approach

Certificate was presented to the winner to represent Thailand for the international event by Director General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ms. Thanaporn Promsuwan

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department, reviewed national trainings on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction, which were collaborative training courses with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and APCD. The activities were in line with Incheon Strategy goal 7 on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction

Group photo of participants and resource persons at closing session of the training

Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Ms. Usana Berananda, and Representative of Thailand to the AICHR, Dr. Amara Pongsapich, chaired the meeting

Updating contents and timeframe of Project

Participants learned an important ramp in line with Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) and Emergency Evacuation

Group photo of AAN Executive Committee Member, AAN Secretariat Indonesia (LSCAA) and AAN Secretariat Bangkok (APCD) as well as welcoming of new liaison, Mr. Cason Ong Tzse Chun (left hand second row) of National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) as a board member

More than 30 participants and speakers, the majority of whom are leaders, self-advocates and women with disabilities, participated in the Webinar #1

Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit and Ms. Pornnika Garnjana-Goonchorn, as interviewer emceeing the program

An emcee introduced the honorable guest, APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit on the program

APCD's 60+ Plus Bakery and Chocolate Café was invited to show the DIB concept by Thai persons with disabilities (trainees with disabilities and their volunteers) at the event

APCD staff of the Community Development Department (CDD) participated in the first forum of a Webinar series jointly organized by the ASEAN Disability Forum and the ASEAN Secretariat.

Group photo of participants, resource persons, observers and sign language interpreters at opening ceremony

Welcome message and purposes of session delivered by Ms. Maki Hayashikawa, Chief of Section for Inclusive Quality Education, UNESCO Bangkok

Dr. Srinivas Tata, Director of Social Development Division, UNESCAP shared the purpose of the visit.

Online meeting for preparatory implementation on JICA Special Project

H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, chairman of APCD Foundation Committee received the donation from Mr. William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor Group of Companies.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, facilitated the meeting, together with leaders of the group with intellectual disabilities.

Thailand Prime Minister, H.E. Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, was welcomed by (From Left to Right hand side) Dr. Tej Bunnag, president of APCD Foundation Committee, Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Former Minister attached to Prime Minister's Office, and Dr. Porametee Vimolsiri, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security

Greetings and updates by each representative from Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Thailand Office and APCD as the first face-to-face meeting

Ms. Kannika Rupmordee, Project Coordinator of Health Promotion Project was introduced to APCD's presentation on regional activities on disability & development.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director received a donation of 100 aprons and 200 face masks from Ms. Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Vice President, Branding and Corporate Communications of Bangchak Corporation PCL.

Group Photo of all participants and facilitators, including representatives from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Thammasat University, Senior Official Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD), DPOs, NGOs and International Organizations.

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