Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen presents on disability awareness to delegates from Thailand and Korea, promoting knowledge sharing for greater inclusion.

Ms. Prim Kaewpradab, Foreign Relations Officer, DEP, moderated the DEPI Connect Experience Exchange Conference, encouraging Korea-Thailand collaboration for inclusion.

Mr. Watcharapol leads a self-recovery learning session with "Unlocking Inclusion: Rethinking Disability."

A representative from the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (KEAD) discusses the current situation of disability development in Korea with attendees.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, actively participates in the conference alongside 68 delegates from Thailand and Korea .

The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) contributed to the “Korea-Thailand Sharing for Inclusion Seminars 2025,” held on December 15, 2025, and organized by the Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), in partnership with Disabled People’s International Korea (DPI Korea). The DEPI Connect Experience Exchange Conference took place in a hybrid format at the 60th Anniversary Meeting Room, DEP building, connecting participants from Thailand and Korea through teleconference from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The event aimed to 1) facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences in disability development between the two countries; 2) strengthen cooperation and networking among persons with disabilities, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and relevant stakeholders; and 3) promote the participation of persons with disabilities in education, employment, accessibility, and empowerment initiatives. A total of 70 stakeholders from Thailand and Korea actively participated in the seminars. Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration at APCD, delivered a 15-minute presentation on understanding disability, reaching 68 delegates and fostering greater awareness and empathy. Ms. Suppanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking Officer, also engaged in discussions and built connections with organizations supporting persons with disabilities. Key topics included knowledge sharing, international cooperation, and enhancing the participation of persons with disabilities in various sectors. APCD is honored to support the strengthening of international collaboration and the advancement of disability inclusion across the Asia-Pacific region.