Everyone must have equal entitlement to public space. Such a mundane and uninteresting, “It’s not my problem”–you may think. Public space in Thailand should enable everyone to commute easily. This is just not the case, basic infrastructures like walkways, overpasses, public transport, and buildings simply “didn’t consider build for everyone”–this is sad but true.

“Crosswalk/Pedestrian crossing” is a crucial building block to street safety, and has been a critical issue in Thailand for a long time. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Thailand’s prime minister, issued an edict fixing the crosswalk throughout the country. However, it is important to note that effective reconstruction ensures street safety “for all” citizens.

Our the last visit since last month, let’s look at the quality of work, the quality of flooring. If we hired someone to build a house and the house hasn’t been delivered yet, but we find that the quality of the construction is like this, what do we do? What I felt most clearly is really “embarrassed” and the new generation are watching us. This does not include the mottled interior floor, some of the roof were found to be swollen and peeled. Issues on Bang Sue Grand Station https://www.accessibilityisfreedom.org/tag/สถานีกลางบางซื่อ/

Every year on Dec 3 we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), an opportunity to highlight the challenges people with disabilities face in their everyday life and the services and efforts government and other partners need to make to ensure their meaningful inclusion. Because it is critical to realise that disability inclusion is essential to upholding human rights, which is central and a pre-condition towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its principle of leaving no one behind.

November 22nd, 2021 In cooperation with Accelerator Lab, UNDP Thailand, “Bangkok Accessibility Journey” project finally took place yesterday. It was an honor to have Mr. Jyri Järviaho, the Finnish Ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, along with Mr. Renaud Meyer, UNDP Resident Representative to Thailand.

Read full article: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2297272-paralysed-mice-walk-again-after-gel-is-injected-into-spinal-cord/  

28 October 2021 In the morning, I was honored to join the opening announcement of the gentrification of the Chong Non Si River held in Sathorn, the financial district of Bangkok. I went there on behalf of the Disabilities Thailand, a people with disability, a representative of T4A, and the Accessibility Is Freedom organization. After lunch we rushed to see firsthand the renovation of toilets inside the Airport Rail Link (ARL).

  From my perspective as a real user and customer, I would like to give you focus review. 1) The slope degree is definitely not correct. It doesn’t the the legitimate law (1:12). 2) The length, highly likely, less than 6 meters. (fit on the accessible law? – need to be onsite) 3) The surface material is slippery which easily leads to an accident. (doesn’t the the legitimate law)

Located in the heart of Silom, a prime financial district of Bangkok, Silom Complex (a branch of the Central Group) has been here for 29 years, providing world-class offerings. Yet, I can’t enjoy that world-class things because I simply can’t get there. The easiest way to access Silom Complex is via BTS link which is directly connected from BTS Sala Daeng Station. But this link is built as “staircase” as I’ll elaborate soon.

“We shall leave no one behind.” I believe this is rather a famous line you might have heard about it through media. I, too, have come to embrace the line especially serious when I jumped in myself on this journey for equality. The line transcends beyond a national value. It, however, is initiated from the UN to escalate the issue globally and make everyone more equal than ever. That being said, lot of countries throughout on this world are working hard to make it happen. Thailand, as part of it, must comply to this new global value.