APCD Supports 'Friendly Taxi for All' Project by the Department for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Bangkok, Thailand, 29 March 2018

APCD Supports 'Friendly Taxi for All' Project by the Department for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), Bangkok, Thailand, 29 March 2018

APCD Executive Director Mr. Piroon Laismit with other officials welcoming Gen. Surasak Srisak (Vice Minister, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security)

                                                         

Pre-project launch meeting with various government officials including Gen. Surasak, Mr. Somkid Somsri (Director General, DEP), Mr. Jirasak Siephomma (Deputy Director General, DEP), Mr. Cherdchai Sanunsrisakorn (Deputy Director General, Administration, Department of Land Transport), and Dr. Tibordee Wattanakul (Director, Tax Standard and Development Office, Ministry of Finance), among others

Pre-project launch meeting with various government officials including Gen. Surasak,

Mr. Somkid Somsri (Director General, DEP), Mr. Jirasak Siephomma (Deputy Director

General, DEP), Mr. Cherdchai Sanunsrisakorn (Deputy Director General, Administration,

Department of Land Transport), and Dr. Tibordee Wattanakul (Director, Tax Standard

and Development Office, Ministry of Finance), among others
 

Mr. Somkid delivering his welcome remarks

Mr. Somkid delivering his welcome remarks
 

Gen. Surasak giving his opening speech and presiding over the launch of the 'Friendly Taxi for All' pilot project

Gen. Surasak giving his opening speech and presiding over the launch of the

'Friendly Taxi for All' pilot project
 

Wheelchair users attending the event

Wheelchair users attending the event
 

Gen. Surasak, with Mr. Somkid and Mr. Piroon, being interviewed by the media

Gen. Surasak, with Mr. Somkid and Mr. Piroon, being interviewed by the media
 

Gen. Surasak pressing the key to the podium symbolizing the formal launch of the Project

Gen. Surasak pressing the key to the podium symbolizing the formal launch

of the Project
 

Wheelchair user trying out the accessible taxi during a demonstration

Wheelchair user trying out the accessible taxi during a demonstration
 

Wheelchair user enjoying the accessible features of a prototype 'taxi for all' unit

Wheelchair user enjoying the accessible features of a prototype 'taxi for all' unit
 

Presentation of a prototype motorized tricycle which allows wheelchair users free mobility

Presentation of a prototype motorized tricycle which allows wheelchair users

free mobility
 

A wheelchair user trying out the accessible motorized tricycle

A wheelchair user trying out the accessible motorized tricycle
 

Group photo of all VIP guests

Group photo of all VIP guests
 

VIP guests viewing the outdoor exhibition booths on accessibility

VIP guests viewing the outdoor exhibition booths on accessibility
 

Presentation of the Krungthep Thanakom wheelchair accessible van

Presentation of the Krungthep Thanakom wheelchair accessible van
 

Group photo with VIP guests and children wheelchair users

Group photo with VIP guests and children wheelchair users