From left to right, Ms. Nitwari Sikon, Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat (left) and Mr. Piroon Laismit (right), both holding a gift together and Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair in front of Ms. Nitwari Sikon)

From left to right, Ms. Nitwari Sikon, Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat, Mr. Piroon Laismit and Ms. Wilailekha Somprach

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, speaks during the discussion

Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat, Learning Manager, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel speaks during the discussion

Ms. Nitwari Sikon, Learning Officer, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel listening to the discussion

Ms. Wilailekha Somprach, Manager of 60+ Plus project, listening to the discussion

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (center, seated in a wheelchair) guides Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat (left) and Ms. Nitwari Sikon (right) to the APCD office

From left to right, Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat, Ms. Nitwari Sikon, and Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair) taste chocolate

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (left, seated in a wheelchair) guides Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat (center) and Ms. Nitwari Sikon (right) to the 60+ Plus Kitchen

Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat (right) and Ms. Nitwari Sikon (left) listenng to head baker provides information about 60+ Plus Bakery
 

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel Visits APCD to Explore Future Collaboration on Disability Inclusion

On 6 July 2026, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) welcomed representatives from Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel for a courtesy visit to discuss potential areas of collaboration and strengthen partnership in advancing disability-inclusive development.

The delegation was led by Ms. Kingkarn Siriwat, Learning Manager, and Ms. Nitwari Sikon, Learning Officer, of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. The representatives were warmly welcomed by Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD, who introduced APCD’s mission and ongoing initiatives while leading discussions on opportunities for future collaboration.

During the visit, the representatives toured APCD’s Accessible Building / Universal Design, which provides accessible accommodation for participants attending APCD training programs. They also visited the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Chocolate Café and the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen to learn about APCD’s initiatives in vocational skills development, inclusive employment, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity for both organizations to exchange knowledge and explore collaborative approaches to promoting accessibility, disability inclusion, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

APCD sincerely appreciates the visit and the interest shown by Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel in supporting disability-inclusive development. APCD looks forward to further strengthening this partnership and working together to promote a more inclusive society where no one is left behind.