THE ONE

Today I met “Khun Boo”, who needs to use an electric wheelchair. It’s not easy for him to take care of himself, from daily activities to go out to work and making a living. Despite the challenges, Khun Boo still helps to report various issues and not just by reporting them. He is also one of the people who support my work financially!

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).

Problem solving in a new normal way, our real ability! Today I’d like to share with you some of our main progresses during the last month that we’ve collaborated and supported the wide range of our networks. Things are quite impressive actually. As long as I can remember they are: 1. The accessible parking design at Sa-mi-ti-vej Sri-na-ka-rin Hospital / work done in 1 week. 2. The physical barrier around the subway entrance at MRT Bang Pho station / issue reported, and acknowledged, to the top management within 10 minutes.

Have been told from the exhibitor that this is the first time for TEDxCharoenkrung with a ramp installed. Plus, this ramp is also made in a proper slope level based on 1:12 Thai regulations.

“I encourage you!” We often say this when we want to cheer up someone. “I encourage you!” I always heard this word since the day I jumped into this social contribution activity. “I encourage you!” It used to lift me up anytime I receive this word. I continued to receive countless encouragement like this. It came nicely, and it’s gone. At the end, nothing has changed, sadly. Now it’s my turn to encourage you to NOT encouraging anyone anymore. But instead you turn it into helping, sharing, or doing, whatever. I know encouragement is great. It starts with the inner. …

Days ago I posted on Facebook to ask for a volunteer for field work. This young man, very soon after, sent a message to do the job. He’s a pioneer follower and has been following since that #PriorityParking video about 5 years ago. He read my recent post and wasted no time to made a contact to me. “Reeve” used to have a serious accident affecting almost the whole of his body from the top to the bottom. If you take a notice you would realise that his movement isn’t normal, and his arm isn’t quite healthy. But if you …

It was my first visit on Makro south Pattaya, thanks to the manager for warming welcome. Honestly, I’ve been told that he was just moved over from another branch and he is also willing to make Thailand change. Thank you!

25th of June, I went to participate in a meeting with the management team of Makro (Siam Makro). My role in this context acted like an advisor building understanding, providing information, and suggesting related issues as a whole.   My guideline was to widen the perspective to include all groups of people, not just for PWDs, to provide equality and to all so that everyone is happy.   We wish that they will set a new standard for construction and make proper service management after work. We’re pleased to be part of the team and willing to give more of …

Yesterday, went out with ThaiPBS team for the social society and accessible facilities update how good for the current government have been done. I would like to thank Preen, those fellow correspondents, photographers, and the news team for having me and for giving the opportunity to share our voice. Things would be better and problems would be solved when we are the one driving Thailand to be changed. BE THE ONE, BE THE POWER OF CHANGED! THANKS.

We’ve done an epic Facebook LIVE at Asoke intersection, a heart of Bangkok considered as a gateway to Thailand. Our special guests, Ben and Cordia, were experts in this field. Both are giving lecture at Thammasat University where Ben is an architect while Cordia is specializing in Service Design. During the end of the LIVE, an unexpected show-up of Mr. Mal, an Aussie gentleman, had provided a more candid feedback toward the topic.