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  • Japan’s Roads Are 10x Safer Than Thailand’s!!!

    Japan’s Roads Are 10x Safer Than Thailand’s!!!

    Per 100,000 people, Japan has 3 road deaths while Thailand🇹🇭 has 32—that’s 10 times more dangerous! But did you know? 56 years ago, Japan was just like Thailand today. Japanese media called that era the “Second Traffic War”—a “traffic war” that claimed lives non-stop. Japan once had 16,765 deaths. What Thai people feel today is exactly what Japanese people felt back then. But back then, Japan chose a different path. They collectively said, “Enough!” Japan launched a serious traffic revolution. They enacted the special ‘Special Traffic Safety Measures Act’, established the ‘White Bike’ motorcycle police unit to enforce discipline, set…

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  • Thai Airports Elevate Services for Equal Travel Access

    Thai Airports Elevate Services for Equal Travel Access

    Great news for people with disabilities and wheelchair users – Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are elevating their services to make travel truly accessible for everyone. ♿ Newly launched services include dedicated lanes for security screening, tactile paving for people with visual impairments, specially designed restrooms with assistive equipment, and well-trained staff ready to assist people with hearing impairments and wheelchair users throughout their journey. This upgrade brings Thailand in line with Singapore 🇸🇬 and Japan 🇯🇵 – leaders in accessibility within the ASEAN region. This investment not only reflects a commitment to inclusive tourism but also signals that Thailand…

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  • How Far Has Japan Taken Accessible Public Transport?

    How Far Has Japan Taken Accessible Public Transport?

    Tokyo set targets last year. Low-floor buses cover 80% of routes. Nearly all stations have elevators or ramps—95% nationwide, 90%+ in major cities. 70% of trains meet standards. Every Shinkansen has wheelchair spaces and staff with foldable ramps. Tactile paving, introduced in 1967, now stretches 30,000+ km, guiding blind travellers. This year the government is pushing a bill for 2,000+ transport deserts. Driverless vehicles are trialled, but long-distance buses and rush-hour in big cities remain hard to access. Japan shows policy, budget and awareness make travel better for people with disabilities. Do you think Thai public transport is inclusive yet?…

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  • Vietnam’s New Employment Law Is Exactly How It Should Be Done!!!

    Vietnam’s New Employment Law Is Exactly How It Should Be Done!!!

    First, Vietnam elected its first representative with a disability to parliament. Now, a groundbreaking employment law follows. “The question isn’t whether they are capable, but whether society has created enough conditions for them” — Tran Manh Huy, who made history in March as Vietnam’s first parliamentarian with a disability. He champions “capability over charity.” The new law reduces unemployment insurance contributions for employers who hire people with disabilities, while monthly living allowances rise to 600,000 VND. 🇹🇭 Thailand uses a 1:100 quota system. Vietnam chose financial incentives. Two different paths, one shared goal. Congratulations to our friends in Vietnam. We’ll…

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