Participants pose for a group photo

Participants tour the site in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

The docent provides information about the site in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to the participants

Participants tour the site in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya in wheelchairs

Participants in wheelchairs tour the site in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya while the docent provides information, with a pagoda in the background

Participants pose for a group photo at a famous site in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Participants in wheelchairs test an accessible ramp

Participants pose for a group photo

Mr. Krisana Lalai presents a universal design to Mr. Archawan Kongkanant, Deputy Executive Director, Central Region, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Participants pose for a group photo
 

APCD Participated in TAT’s “Friendly Design Tour: World Heritage City for All” in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

On 6 August 2026, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) participated in the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s “Friendly Design Tour: World Heritage City for All” in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The initiative was led by Mr. Krisana Lalai, President of the Friendly Design for All Foundation, and aimed to promote understanding of Universal Design and accessible tourism through visits to key heritage attractions in the province.

The event was attended by Mr. Archawan Kongkanant, Deputy Executive Director, Central Region, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT); Mrs. Napapha Sangkasophon, Deputy Director, TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Office; Mrs. Puttiporn Ployphakwaen, Vice Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province; and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Santana Sripho, Provincial Social Development and Human Security Officer, Office of Provincial Social Development and Human Security, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

APCD was represented by Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Manager, Information & Knowledge Management Officer; Mr. Thanawat Deesawat, Information & Knowledge Management Officer; and Mr. Krittapol Chamrasromran, Information & Knowledge Management Officer.

The study visits provided an opportunity for participants to explore examples of Universal Design and accessible tourism at significant heritage sites, highlighting approaches to making tourism destinations more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

APCD was pleased to participate in the initiative and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing accessible tourism and inclusive development through collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders.