“Feel sorry for people with disabilities” reflects a perspective often associated with pity or sympathy toward people with disabilities. While it might seem well-intentioned, it can also suggest a mindset that views people with disabilities as “less fortunate” or “in need of help” rather than recognizing them as individuals with equal potential.
Read More »BE THE ONE
Today I met “Khun Boo”, who needs to use an electric wheelchair. It’s not easy for…
Two brilliant youths decided to take an action to make the change
28 October 2021 In the morning, I was honored to join the opening announcement of the gentrification…
Problem solving in a ‘new normal’ way, our real ability!
Problem solving in a new normal way, our real ability! Today I’d like to share with you some of our …
TEDxCharoenkrung stage with full ramp installed, this is cool!
Have been told from the exhibitor that this is the first time for TEDxCharoenkrung with a ramp insta…
From encouraging to sharing!
“I encourage you!” We often say this when we want to cheer up someone. “I encourage you!” I always h…
“Society changes when you dare to step forward.”
Days ago I posted on Facebook to ask for a volunteer for field work. This young man, very soon after…
Makro South Pattaya : We will be ‘THE ONE’ to change Thailand
It was my first visit on Makro south Pattaya, thanks to the manager for warming welcome. Honestly, I…
Makro join #THEONE team and upgrading its accessible facilities for more inclusive, safety, and cleanliness.
25th of June, I went to participate in a meeting with the management team of Makro (Siam Makro). My …
ThaiPBS be the one, be the power of change!
Yesterday, went out with ThaiPBS team for the social society and accessible facilities update how go…
We are the ONE to transform the society “Ben, Cordial, and our new Aussie friend, Mal”
We’ve done an epic Facebook LIVE at Asoke intersection, a heart of Bangkok considered as a gateway t…
Welcome back home Boat!, a radiant Language Translation Team
The image had been taken during the beginning of October. Last year, Boat continued his degree in th…
A power to transform Thailand – Benjaphon Khidhathong
Last year teacher Ben sent me a message describing self-introduction. He is a special lecturer in In…
Deep inside, everyone has their own potentials for a great contribution to society. Count yourself as ONE!
I hope the images could translate my gratitude toward these wonderful people who came to support us.…
We will be the one (that change our country)
Bangkok City Development Budget 2024
Thanks to Bangkok City Open Data Policy A Total Cost for 2024 as 75,560,896,765 THB (Easy read as : Seventy Five Thousand Million THB)
Read More »Ratchawithi Skywalk
This has been a long-standing project, with many discussions among the city officials. Finally, we are moving forward. The official meeting with the local user group received a positive response, and everyone is supportive. The good concept design for the Skywalk seems to be located next to the road, with a width of 4m, which should be alright.
Read More »Bangkok’s Air Pollution Problem (?)
The weather conditions above residential buildings, looking far into the distance around 5 kilometers, seem to indicate dust and smoke, visible to our eyes. It looks like this all the time and becomes clearer after rain. In the huge city, where people live closely together, this has become quite common. We just want to show it to all of us, make us aware that the problem is caused by us, and it’s up to us to fix it.
Read More »Through Left Turn and Die
Big cities, traffic congestion is one of the main problems, and Bangkok is no exception. When there’s traffic, it’s necessary to efficiently and quickly alleviate the congestion.
Read More »If I had an electric car, how would I be able to use it?”
This is the electric car charging station at Benjakitti Park. I had some time today, so I stopped by to measure the height. The point where you need to unlock and pull the charging plug to connect to the car, as indicated by the arrow, is very high.
Read More »Why is the traffic jammed?
Stop by and take a look in front of Chatuchak Park in the evening rush hour. Just spend a few minutes to take a clip and show it to see that it’s simple issue, all we need is to go down there and take care of it. What do we see?
Read More »“NOT ACCEPT applications for wheelchair and visually impaired runners”
**The picture of the running event is not related to the story written. The latest announcement of a 100-kilometer running event application that I plan to participate in the run when I am ready, I just found out a few days ago. I have been rejected from three running events…
Read More »You & I – Mega Bangna
Recently, I have been frequenting this establishment and have had to rely on the staff to assist me with getting in and out every time. The none accessibility has transformed me from a person who has never had to ask for help to someone who now has to wait and request assistance by saying “Excuse me, can you please…”
Read More »Vending Machine Problem
Several vending machines have become popular in our neighborhood lately, but they were not designed with the concept of “for everyone”. What are the issues with them? 1. The screen is placed too high, causing discomfort and difficulty in viewing. As someone of average height, I can only see and choose products from the bottom row.
Read More »Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Schools For All
Suggestion: 1. All individuals, including students and staff whose physical capabilities may change over time. 2. The physical infrastructure of all schools must provide at least the basic accessibilities law. 3. Additionally, access to the curriculum and teaching methods should be developed in tandem.
Read More »BE THE ONE
Today I met “Khun Boo”, who needs to use an electric wheelchair. It’s not easy for him to take care of himself, from daily activities to go out to work and making a living. Despite the challenges, Khun Boo still helps to report various issues and not just by reporting them. He is also one of the people who support my work financially!
Read More »Bangkok (and Thailand) Is a “WAR ZONE”
28 Feb 2023 This is the reality of Bangkok and other provinces in Thailand that we’ve faced. Many generations have passed with a good overall development pace, but meanwhile, for people with disabilities and lower physical potential, the “perfect” journey has not yet happened.
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 »Marathon School with a final test BS42/2022
Bang Saen Marathon, my third participation (the fifth overall for marathons), here’s a short note for myself:
Read More »The value for investment for sustainable development IS NOT EQUAL to the business perspectives
We often hear the saying “Don’t build it, it’s not worth it, we don’t see people with disabilities using them…”. Attitudes distorted by this ignorance affect the development of the country and has been occurring continuously for a long time.
Read More »Three Steps Hotel
Accessibility Is Freedom and Ajarn Renato went running at Lumphini Park, after the brunch we walked along the road to Silom.. Professor Renato, teacher of Inclusive Design/ DBTM – Design, Business & Technology Management, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning. Thammasat University, Rangsit campus. We, together have been driving-on the new generation of designers to understand the society and people for many years. One of a lot of trouble-scenes that would like you to see, we found a hotel and a main entrance with has three steps, surely I got a shot and I’d like to tell you a story…
Read More »Education Equal Access
Situation of people with disabilities in Thailand that has been going on for many generations. People with disabilities also have difficulty leaving their homes, public spaces and transportation, buildings and premises are still accessible ‘not good enough’. Let’s think about the school we used to go to every day, and ask yourself: ‘Suppose we have to sit in a wheelchair, we can’t see, or we lost the hearing / how do we go to school?’
Read More »THE FACES “The power to make the change” (ChulaWalk/2)
Doors, windows, and bathrooms are necessities when building a home. There are forks, spoons, plates, tables, and chairs while we eat. These are the fundamental norms that everybody is aware of and has a natural familiarity with. It’s probably not a thing if it’s missing. But we disregard it, failing to take into account the fact that every person’s body is different and subject to constant change.
Read More »The change will definitely occur once you comprehend
I’ve been working on “City Walk” continuously for the past eight years. Started by going to regularly deliver exceptional seminars. I began by doing it with college students from the faculty of architecture and social development. In collaboration with the youth and the network, we steadily widened the area to cooperate till these days.
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