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On the mission, I brought N’Fah—a British lady with Thai heart—and BBC News Thai down on the street to see the real city of Bangkok. This was to unveil the reality, of what’s actually going on at the bottom level, to the general public.

The vast majority of public space of Bangkok or perhaps, the whole country of Thailand, is still extremely inaccessible and uncomfortable, and certainly not safe enough for people’s life. This short video reflects the statement clearly, with no doubt, and also manifests that it is far worse for wheelchair user. This is what happens in real life. With highly unwalkable footpath, the PWDs, including myself, we have no choice but to step down onto the road surface along with fellow vehicles. The urban development and public space design must be built in coincidence with the expansion of public transportations. Indeed, …

This is a part of the policy that will be delivered to the Parliament on the upcoming 25th of July 2019. I’m pleased to hear that and would like to share with everyone. The government policy affects significantly the degree of accessibility. There is, of course, other details that emphasize the enrichment of the lives of people with more equality.

I’ve known this young wheelchair boy for quite so long. He moved to his home town, Lopburi province, his school is 4km away from his house. His family decided to buy a 3-wheeled electric motorcycle so that he is able to go to school by his own. Currently the vehicle’s battery is dead, and his family needs to get and pick him up from school every day.

This wasn’t quite a silent move. I got some works to do in Pattaya, so in spare time I managed to visit and investigate the accessible parking and facilities at Makro, South Pattaya branch. A great location with huge space and wonderful ambiance. The accessible parking consists of 3 slots: beautifully and correctly built with constant surveillance by the authorities.

Soon since we announced to protect our rights by using the law enforcement, I had often received the update from our fellow members that the Imperial World Sam-rong was gentrifying its skywalk entrance, connected with BTS, to be more accessible with ramp. Today this latest image reveals how the final work looks like.

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 …

The Century is a compact plaza built primarily as a cinema. There are currently two branches of it. I frequently passed by one of its branches at Victory Monument and observed some of its flaws regarding accessibility

Giving is a great charity. Giving a crucial equipment to those in need will definitely enhance their quality of life. Just like what we’d recently done at the Giving Event held by the magnificent collaboration of Lions Clubs of Bangkok Bualuang 310 C, led by The President Khun Napaporn Panijaranai, JS100 Radio, and Accessibility Is Freedom.

I did make a count down since I made a field survey days ago. By far, I yet received no contact from them. Nevertheless, all Makro branches, 90 stores, must be fully accessible within 3 months of time, and must be constructed perfectly and correctly by law. If you guys get around some of its branches, you can send us an updated image of them. We will make a constant field survey to update the improvement as well. Constructing correctly, according to the law, is just a minimum requirement. If they can make it beyond the minimum standard, the better. …