February 18th, 2023 I finally had a chance to talk to students at Pattaya Redemptorist Technological College for People with Disabilities. It had been a long time since my last visit. My main intention for organizing this talk was to have a casual chat with the fellow students. When I asked about their dreams, many of the students answered in the same way: “I want to be able to live independently, have a job, and be able to help my family.” This was word-for-word what Father Ray, the founder of the college, had said since its inception.
Read More »The Witness hearing day (Revo Case)
December, 16th 2022 Today, it’s my turn to be investigated. Before we went to the trial room, we took photographs with our supporters from all around- people with disability organizations and other authorities we’ve been cooperating with.
Read More »Is condemning cars that park at accessible parking spot ILLEGAL?
I would like to raise this question to the public. I was sued for defamation by publication on the issue concerning accessible parking violations. [Plaintiff] The plaintiff testified at the court inquiry that he claimed a legitimate right to park at the accessible parking spot as his father who had hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body) was his passenger.
Read More »CentralWorld: from the footpath to the main entrance of the mall ***IS NOT ACCESSIBLE***
[August 9, 2022] Ratchadamri road: From the footpath all the way through the length of the building, approximately 400-meter, there is a series of stairs. Groups of wheelchair users cannot enter the building. Groups of people who travel with wheeled-vehicles don’t include only people with disabilities, but also many others such as families with kids and strollers.
Read More »Person with disabilities in Thailand still have to wheel on the road everyday
Just a few days ago, there was news about a wheelchair user killed in car crash while hauling his wheelchair on the street. I would like to discuss this incident from my experience. What is the cause? Obviously, the unaccommodating sidewalk leaves wheelchair users with no choice but to continue their way on the street.
Read More »Chulalongkorn University Survey: discussing solutions for better accessibility
Equal access to educational is a key to independent self-development and a major driving force in society and the country. During the last few years, we have been pushing work to promote equal access to educational. Surveying the facilities at Chulalongkorn University with undergraduate students, we have been running “ChulaWalk” projects together. And on the same time, the university executive board currently has policies and funding for improving the university’s environment.
Read More »Special Lecture on “Inclusive Living” at Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
3rd Nov 2022 This was my first time giving a lecture to this faculty. This time, there was a Singaporean student joining the lecture. I narrated in English to communicate directly with the audience. The goal of this lecture is to foster understanding among students about diversity in society. I want them to experience what it is like to be in a wheelchair, unable to see, and be aware that people’s bodies can always change.
Read More »Saba faces defamation lawsuit (I was put in jail for half a day)
The plaintiff had filed the suit by themself, there have been three preliminary hearings. The third preliminary hearing, the court decided to send the case on to trial. As the criminal charge rule, I was put in jail for half a day while waiting for the bail process.
Read More »“Raised Crosswalk” – the better standard
In the present, there exists various innovations and technology that could slow down vehicles on the street. Nevertheless, I give an emphasis on accident “prevention” before it occurs, to which I would like to refer as “Active Safety.” For this reason, minimum standard requirements have been established as follows: 1. There must always be a speed bump in front of a crosswalk. The speed bump must be able to make the driver experience “bumping” to warn them beforehand.
Read More »Raised CrossWalk, a Solution to Street Safety For Everyone
“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.
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