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“26 Years of BMTA & Disability Community Progress – 1,520 New EV Buses, Every Single One Accessible!!!”
Since August 5, 1999, when Bangkok buses first introduced 4 wheelchair-accessible vehicles, to 2018 when 489 more low-floor NGV buses were added — this…
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Disability and Education in Thailand – The Alarming Educational Attainment of People with Disabilities!!!” Part 1
With a total population of 70.3 million across 77 provinces, Thailand has 13.38 million children aged 0–17 according to National Statistical Office data. Among…
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What the public wants:
1. Illegal use of sidewalks should be strictly enforced. Officials should finally follow the law. 2. There are many ways to help and compensate…
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UK Cracks Down HARD on Blue Badge Abuse – Fines Hit £2,500!!!
The UK issues over 3.07 million Blue Badge parking permits for people with disabilities, but shockingly, 1 in 5 are misused. The government is…
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Italy’s Paralympics Creates Relaxing Space for Visitors — SUPER GOOD!!!
Milan Cortina 2026 is making history! The first Winter Paralympics with dedicated quiet spaces — peaceful rooms with noise-canceling headphones, investing over 700 million…
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Phu Kradueng Cable Car: Brother, Take Me With You!
Phu Kradueng — that beautiful heart-shaped mountain. But hearts that cannot climb have been locked away from this love for far too long. Currently,…
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In Memoriam: Teerayut Sukonthawit, The Man Who Transformed Disability Rights in Thailand
With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of P’Kate — Teerayut Sukonthawit, Director of the Nonthaburi Independent Living Center for People with Disabilities and…
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26 Years of Progress – Accessible Buses Grow Every Year, We’re Heading to the Goal
Thai buses have had wheelchair-accessible vehicles for over two decades, but equality remains a challenge waiting to be solved. The good news is #BMTA…
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“Japan Raises Disability Employment Quota to 2.7%”
Japan will raise its disability employment quota from 2.3% → 2.7%, taking effect July 2026. Even now, workers with disabilities comprise only 2.41% of…
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“Europe’s Accessibility Law Has Been Enforced for 10 Months – Where Does Thailand Stand?”
Since June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act has been in force for nearly a year. Businesses worldwide selling products in Europe must comply…