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Last Tuesday I and Sai, Luther, and Nuu met together and had some mindful conversation. And we came to a conclusion that although we are physically different, we have common thing on the ground that everyone wants to be able to live independently and doesn’t necessarily require extra assistance all the time, just provide us some basic accessible infrastructure and facilities. Yep, what we want is not entirely different from others. But why we have to keep saying this again and again. Thanks

It’s been so long that I quite convincing myself to get inside a places with difficult access, just because I feel quite annoyed by being helped. I just didn’t want to bother other people and be lifted like an object. So I always ended up giving a pass and just waited outside.

Thailand’s public transportations is currently flourishing throughout the country, not just Bangkok. More than 5 years I and our strong networks have engaged in countless projects for more equitable accessibility. For part of the Accessibility Is Freedom, we run with our own limited money, so its impact might be modest. Days ago I got news that there would be a general meeting to gain public opinion in regard to the Light Rail Transit in Korat. Oh boy, this news drove me crazy. I really wanted to attend, but I just can’t make it due to my financial and time. However, …

28 August 2019 Title: Requesting to test and discuss regarding the shuttle boat’s adoption of a universal design concept To: Krung-thep Tha-na-kom Co., Ltd. The Accessibility Is Freedom and the Transportation For All (T4A) have conducted an intensive field survey concerning accessibility issue on the MRT and BTS Bang-wa stations which also are linked to Bang-wa Pier.

A few days back, I was doing a field survey at ground level under the MRT Tha-phra station. There, it was a major intersection with wide road and busy traffic. The crosswalk colour was obvious, but not every crossing connected with footpath ramp. Yet the worse is still to come as traffic system provided ‘Left turn on red’, and rarely one would stop for pedestrians to cross safely. This complex intersection was also right under the (elevated) train station so it looked a bit dim, especially at night. In addition, after the station completion, there was a brand-new skywalk, replacing …

The meeting altogether was our very first time. It’s good to get to know each other. We did inform everyone of a big picture in regard to the ongoing accessibility problems. The Director, Deputy Director, and all members of the DRT were such a group of active guys. Everyone actively participated during the discussion, provided informative insight, and showed a willingness to solve the problems accordingly to the regulations and inclusiveness. This integral meeting with several parties was far from surprising. Our groups of PWDs have always engaged with the government. The DRT’s current team was indeed the former team …

Days ago I made field survey at BTS Bang-wa station. Within 600-metres from the station, there was a pier for shuttle boat service. I couldn’t wait but rushed to see this interesting stuff. What we’ve found:

A young movie star who became disabled by sacrificing himself to help a victim out of an accident many years ago. For me, Chris is a superhero in real life. We can see him, meet him in person, touch him, and talk to him over a cup of coffee. I usually have a meeting around that place and often visit his café. Normally he was busy at work but not today, so we had some talk over a brilliant cup of coffee.

Featuring with our guests from all around the world: – Khun Awn, our lead fundraiser (from Australia) – Khun Joom, Director-General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (from Bangkok) – Khun Andrew Biggs (from Bangkok) – Khun Lauren Avery, Saba’s Angle (from the UK) – Khun Michael Yon, a journalist (from Hong Kong)

Last month I went to observe the extension work of MRT Green Line (Northern Bound). Workers were doing their jobs at the construction site at Sai-yud station. At first sight, I recognised there was a glass room at the front of the elevator (What da heck!). Surprisingly, I later found the same thing on the next 3 stations. (What da…!)