A photo capturing 400 participants from the northern provinces of Thailand joining the event, including persons with psychosocial disabilities, their supporters, and organizers. Persons with psychosocial disabilities also participated in a mini Takkyu Volley (Table Tennis Volleyball) competition.
Mrs. Nuchgalee Klaysuwan, President of AMITH, greets and delivered the welcome remark at the opening program.
Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen presented APCD’s perspective in line with the United Nations’ approach to promoting physical and mental well-being, as well as resilience, of persons with psychosocial disabilities through sports.
APCD resource persons, Mr. Watcharapol and Ms. Siriporn presented inclusive leisure, recreation and sports, sharing expertise learned from Japanese experts to enhance awareness and practices in Thailand.
A focused photo captured persons with mental disabilities paying attention and actively participating in a mini Takkyu Volley competition.
Participants took part in a mini-Dodgebee competition, focusing on a number of scores.
Picture 7: Participants took part in a mini Dodgebee competition, focusing on aiming at a target.
The participants participated a mini completion of Samspel.
Mr. Thanawat Deesawat (Information & Knowledge Management Department Officer), supported facilitating the Samspel station and actively collected event materials, including photos and videos of the activities.
Thailand promotes Disability-Inclusive Sports (DIS) for Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities Through Nationwide Seminar.
On 23 April 2026 in Chiang Mai Province, the Association of the Mentally Ill of Thailand (AMITH), in partnership with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, hosted a nationwide seminar to advance Disability-Inclusive Sports (DIS) for individuals with psychosocial disabilities, their family members, and supporters, in line with the United Nations’ approach to promote physical and mental well-being, as well as resilience, of persons with psychosocial disabilities through sports.
The APCD facilitators’ team on DIS, representing the Community Development Department, led by Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen (Chief of Networking & Collaboration) and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat (Logistics Officer), together with Mr. Thanawat Deesawat (Information & Knowledge Management Officer) from the Information and Knowledge Management Department, facilitated engaging demonstrations of Takkyu Volley (Table Tennis Volleyball), Samspel, and Dodge Bee—three inclusive sports introduced by Japanese experts through the DIS project at APCD training sessions a few years ago. Moreover, Mr. Thanawat Deesawat collected event materials, including photos and videos of the activities, while also building new networks and collaborations with media representatives from CSOs and private agencies.
At the event, there were 400 participants from northern provinces across Thailand who attended, including persons with psychosocial disabilities, their families, and supporters.
This event aimed to enhance physical and mental well-being, promote social participation, promote self-reliance, and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders nationwide. APCD and AMITH continue to work together to ensure equal opportunities and contribute to a more inclusive society.
