On November 12, at Bangkok City Hall, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) joined forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Together Foundation, and Taejai.com to organize the “Where Should Disabled Students Study 2025” event. Key figures, including Pharani Phuprasert, Assistant Manager of ThaiHealth, Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, inaugurated the event aimed at supporting higher education opportunities for students with disabilities.

Pharani highlighted that only 0.7% of disabled students in Thailand pursue higher education, largely due to challenges in accessing information, transportation, and inclusive educational environments. ThaiHealth supported this initiative to connect disabled students with over 26 universities present at the event, offering insight into programs that cater to their specific needs.

Anukul emphasized that MSDHS focuses on developing the skills of disabled individuals through innovation partnerships with universities, especially to address challenges in employment. MSDHS also advocates for sign language interpretation training to foster inclusion.

Governor Chadchart reiterated his vision for an inclusive Bangkok, where people with disabilities can live comfortably and access equal educational and professional opportunities. Over the past two years, the BMA has employed over 400 individuals with disabilities and appointed 21 of them as civil servants. This initiative, he noted, enriches the social fabric by promoting understanding and diversity within the workforce.

The event included university booths, career counseling, and talks from alumni, sharing insights and experiences to inspire disabled students in their educational pursuits.