From left to right, Mr. Thanawat Deesawat, Mr. Chusak Chantayanon, service users, Mr. Yong Sulaiman, Mr. Pramote Thammasaroch, staff member, Mr. Krittapol Chamrasromran, and Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair in front Mr. Yong Sulaiman) pose for a group photo

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (left, seated in a wheelchair) talks with Mr. Chusak Chantayanon (center) and Mr. Yong Sulaiman (right)

Service user paints picture

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (right, seated in a wheelchair) talks with Mr. Angkru Chongsthapornsuk (center), staff member (left) and Mr. Pramote Thammasaroch (standing behind a staff member) 

A staff member demonstrates his work to visitors

A staff member works on a computer

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (center, seated in a wheelchair) and Mr. Pramote Thammasaroch (standing behind Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun) attend a Thai language class for persons with autism

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (left, seated in a wheelchair) and Mr. Krisana Lalai (right, seated in a wheelchair) talk with staff members

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (left, seated in a wheelchair) listening to staff providing information art works made by persons with autism

From left to right, Mr. Pramote Thammasaroch, Mr.Krittapol Chamrasromran, Mr. Thanawat Deesawat, Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair), Ms. Thitirat Chanthayanon, Mr. Chusak Chantayanon, and Ms. Kitchaporn Chuenboon
 

APCD Team Visits Autistic Thai Foundation to Learn About Capacity-Building Programs for Persons with Autism

Bangkok, 8 July 2026 — A team from the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) paid a visit to the Autistic Thai Foundation to observe and learn about the Foundation's initiatives in promoting capacity building for persons with autism.

The APCD delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Chusak Chantayanon, President of the Autistic Thai Foundation, together with Mr. Pramote Thammasaroch, who accompanied the team throughout the visit and provided an overview of the Foundation's ongoing work.

During the visit, the APCD team had the opportunity to observe the Foundation's art program, an initiative that encourages and supports persons with autism in creating their own original artworks. The program aims to foster self-expression, build confidence, and develop practical skills, while also providing a platform through which the artistic talents of persons with autism can be recognized and celebrated.

The visit further highlighted the diverse potential of persons with autism, who demonstrated their abilities across several areas, including the use of art and design supported by AI systems, as well as computer-based learning and teaching tools. These technologies are helping to open new avenues for creative expression and skills development among persons with autism.

The visit reflects APCD's continued commitment to strengthening collaboration with local organizations working to advance the rights, skills, and opportunities of persons with disabilities, including persons with autism, across the Asia-Pacific region.