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BMA enlists teachers as sign language interpreters for "This House Doesn’t Mix" press conference
BMA enlists teachers as sign language interpreters for "This House Doesn’t Mix" press conference
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
(July 14, 2025) – Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, Spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), announced the use of sign language interpreters at the press conference for the "This House Doesn’t Mix: Waste Sorting to Reduce Fees" project.Bangkok Employs Over 400 Individuals with Disabilities in Push for Inclusivity
Bangkok Employs Over 400 Individuals with Disabilities in Push for Inclusivity
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
(March 6, 2025)—In a significant move to promote inclusivity, Bangkok has employed over 400 individuals with disabilities, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a livable city for all.Nation Group extends contracts for its disabled athletes
Nation Group extends contracts for its disabled athletes
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The media organisation underscores its commitment to equality and diversity through its support for nine disabled athletesPaetongtarn supports International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Paetongtarn supports International Day of Persons with Disabilities
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2024
United Nations has designated December 3 each year as recognising rights of those with disabilitiesThe long road ahead for Thailand if it wants to host the Paralympics
The long road ahead for Thailand if it wants to host the Paralympics
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2024
What if Thailand wanted to host the Paralympics? Hosting one of the biggest sporting events in the world requires many considerations, but in this article, we will focus on one key aspect: accessibility.A proof in overcoming physical limitations
A proof in overcoming physical limitations
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024
Pichet Krunget's journey from technical resolutions employee to Thailand's National wheelchair racing athlete and advocate for people with disabilities.Breaking barriers: Tackling challenges of inclusivity in Thailand
Breaking barriers: Tackling challenges of inclusivity in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Thailand provides free education, from primary school to college, for each and every person with disabilities, yet the reality paints a stark picture. Less than 10% of people with disabilities even get around to completing their high school, let alone being gainfully employed.A wrong word choice can affect persons with disabilities
A wrong word choice can affect persons with disabilities
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2023
Language is a powerful communication tool, but a wrong word choice could make persons with disabilities feel excluded and demoralised.Chadchart looks in on improvement work around Sukhumvit Road
Chadchart looks in on improvement work around Sukhumvit Road
MONDAY, MAY 01, 2023
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt personally inspected pavements in Phra Khanong district on Sunday to see if they can be accessed by the handicapped. He also checked the work being done to improve a footpath between Bang Chak and Onnut BTS stations before heading to Sukhumvit Soi 2 to check improvement work at the entrance of Benchakitti Park.Chula’s Engineering develops Dynamic Prosthetic Feet with International Standards
Chula’s Engineering develops Dynamic Prosthetic Feet with International Standards
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2023
Thailand now has 39,647 people with disabilities, over 95% of whom are using poor-quality prosthetic feet which are heavy and do not have ankles. This can adversely affect the way they walk, as well as their lives.