Accessible Facilities

This has been a long-standing project, with many discussions among the city officials. Finally, we are moving forward. The official meeting with the local user group received a positive response, and everyone is supportive. The good concept design for the Skywalk seems to be located next to the road, with a width of 4m, which should be alright.

This year marks the 5th year we’ve had the opportunity to give a special talk to the 17 international students of Thammasat University, Tha Prachan Campus, and this year I had more guest joining us. As always, we and activities where students experienced being less-able body, even just for a short time, to raise the awareness and empathy for those whose bodies have changed…

September 12, 2023 Every year, we have an event where we meet with young designers. This year, 90 young designers joined us in the field of Inclusive Design. Our focus is on understanding and empathizing, not just feeling pity. It is essential for designers to communicate with users to gather initial information…

August 3, 2023 Visited Nakhon Ratchasima Railway Station for the first time. Inspected the conditions of #Walkways (station access), #AccessibleParking, #Ramps, #BuildingAccess, #Platforms, #PedestrianCrossings, and #AccessibleRestrooms as shown. Awaiting improvements in the double-track railway project.  

Yesterday, I couldn’t open the car door. I notified the security officer to call up the owner to move the car. He tried to ask the officer why they had to move, I show him that I was sitting in a wheelchair, and he had parked over the line. He was kind enough to apologize and move the car. This is a long-standing issue related to the lack of order in Thai society, particularly regarding parking habits.

April 9th, 2023 Four years ago, we recommended improvements to the basic accessible facilities to the management team of Siam Makro, and since then, All Makro in Thailand have significant improved. During the Songkran holiday, I’m back to my home country in Nong Bua Lam Phu Province and I had the opportunity to check up the accessible restroom. Overall, the facilities are good. The large restroom signs are visible from the distant, going in and out the room is good. The sliding doors are wide and easy, and the lighting is adequate. Additionally, the exhaust fans are effective. However, we …

April 9, 2023 Survey of Accessible Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities at Makro, Nong Bua Lam Phu Province. The information is as follows: 1. There are 4 parking spaces located at the front near the entrance/exit. The total number of parking spaces for this branch has not been confirmed with the Makro management.

No need to remember how long it has been. This bridge symbolizes inequality. We urge for prompt action to convert the Green Bridge’s stairs into a ramp and address potential safety concerns in all aspects, to ensure that everyone has access to equal opportunities. The following principles should be firmly upheld and vigorously promoted:

I have been a loyal customer of Starbucks for a significant period of time and frequently utilize its premises as a meeting place to work. Given that Starbucks has branches all across the globe, I have high expectations for world-class service standards. However, some of the Starbucks branches in Bangkok have encountered issues in the past, which I have brought to their attention, and the necessary corrections were made in a timely manner.

I have been a loyal customer of Starbucks for a significant period of time and frequently utilize its premises as a meeting place to work. Given that Starbucks has branches all across the globe, I have high expectations for world-class service standards. However, some of the Starbucks branches in Bangkok have encountered issues in the past, which I have brought to their attention, and the necessary corrections were made in a timely manner.