Tag: คนพิการ
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Thailand’s Support System for People with Disabilities: How Does It Work?
We all know the parts we touch directly — the disability allowance, the pink card. Today, let’s look at the whole system. How does…
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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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Access to Basic Education in Thailand
For years, I’ve been working with younger students on School Walk — visiting schools and surveying educational institutions together. These young people are incredibly…
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Singapore: A Model for Accessible Cities and Inspiration for Thailand
Singapore shows us that creating an equitable city is possible. Today, 100% of their public buses are wheelchair-accessible, and 98% of bus stops are…
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“£288 Million Project, Yet Only 2 Stations Accessible – Glasgow Has Brave People Standing Up for an Equal Future”
Rae, an 18-year-old wheelchair user, has to “bump down the stairs on their backside” every time they use the Glasgow Subway. They say, “Sometimes…
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In a Crisis, Who Really Suffers?
The war in the Middle East is affecting all of us. Fuel prices jumped 6 baht per liter — a 14-22% increase overnight. The…
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US Airports Required to Install Adult Changing Tables by 2030
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 mandates that 60-70 medium and large hub airports across America install at least one private adult changing station…
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“10 Most Accessible Cities in the World – If They Can Do It, So Can We”
– Singapore: #1 in Asia – 100% accessible MRT, strict law enforcement – Tokyo: World’s most accessible airport, complete train system – Oslo: Pioneer…
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Melbourne Trams Leave People with Disabilities Behind – But Bangkok Is Improving
Melbourne, Australia has 480 trams and over 1,600 stops — but only 18% are truly accessible for people with disabilities. The city with the…