Tag: articles
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From Dots to Dreams: Visually Impaired Youth Are Ready to Work – But Opportunity Hasn’t Arrived
May 2026 — Save the Children released “Dots to Dreams,” a study drawing on 81 voices in Bangkok: visually impaired youth aged 18–30, employers,…
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![[Nine years ago], we visited Starbucks at Central Rama 9 to check its accessibility.](https://www.accessibilityisfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/article-235-v1-1.jpg)
[Nine years ago], we visited Starbucks at Central Rama 9 to check its accessibility.
Newer Starbucks branches have generally done a fairly good job on accessibility. However, at this branch, the entrance had a raised floor, making it…
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Comparing the quality of construction work between Bangkok and Tokyo.
– A recently renovated sidewalk from Asok Intersection to Benjakitti Park 🥴 – As for the slope, I would suggest letting ordinary people sit…
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From Aid Provider to Opportunity Creator – Thailand Government Shifts Disability Policy Mindset
Yesterday (May 28, 2026), the government announced an urgent push for the National Disability Network Plan. Three measures made me feel this isn’t just…
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I am glad to see that the Bangkok Traffic and Transport Department and related agencies are increasingly driving stronger change in Bangkok, with Universal Design now clearly included in the plan. I truly appreciate this.
I would like to leave a few initial comments: 1. Standards for accessibility facilities Compared with the past, the Universal Design work is reasonably…
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Chiang Mai is opening its doors to welcome all travelers
I’ve heard many wheelchair user friends say they want to visit Chiang Mai but worry about accommodations — not knowing if there are accessible…
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24 May 2026
To: Department of Public Works, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Subject: Public questions regarding the new sidewalk standards Members of the public are pleased and grateful…
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Will We Even Make It to the Hospital?
The crosswalk in front of Phramongkutklao Hospital should be one of the safest places for everyone to cross. But in reality, it is full…
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Temporary walkway for the Victory Monument Skywalk construction project – nicely done.
A temporary walkway is an alternative route provided for the public to use during construction. I think it has only just been set up,…
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“Green Bridge”
As someone who runs regularly, I have been noticing the issues with the Green Bridge for a long time and have had opportunities to…