(Thammasat-UDC) Partner in Organizing Public Forum on Disability Policy

     Universal Design Center, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Thammasat University (Thammasat UDC), is a partner in organizing a public forum on disability policy in society.

     Thammasat University, through the Universal Design Center (Thammasat-UDC), Faculty of Architecture and Planning, is a network partner organizing the forum “Scanning Political Party Policies Regarding Persons with Disabilities… A Promise or Just a Deception for Votes?” on February 4, 2026, at Room 208, 2nd Floor, Lecture Building 1, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus. The forum provides a platform for discussing disability policies, including proposals from disability representatives to political parties and presentations of parties’ disability policies. It aims to showcase policy progress, promote political participation among persons with disabilities and relevant sectors, and ensure persons with disabilities are informed about party policies for the upcoming 2026 elections, aiding their decision-making.

     The collaborating organizations for this event include the Disabilities Thailand Association (DTH), Thammasat-UDC, Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities (Mahatai), Independent Living Foundation for Persons with Disabilities, Thailand Council for Independent Living, Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), Thailand Association of the Blind, National Association of the Deaf in Thailand (NADT), Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand (APHT), Association for the Mentally Ill of Thailand, Association for Parents of Person with Intellectual Disability of Thailand (APID), and Association of Parent for Thai Persons with Autism.

     DTH, in collaboration with partner networks, has developed “Policy Proposals for the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities” in accordance with the resolutions of the National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities and the Annual General Meeting of 2024, addressing 10 urgent key issues as follows:

     DTH, with partner networks, created policy proposals based on resolutions from the National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities and the 2024 Annual General Meeting, addressing 10 urgent key issues.

     1. The acceleration of the improvement and enforcement of the Disability Quality of Life Promotion and Development Act, B.E. 2550 (2007)
     2. The promotion and support of services for persons with disabilities in localities and communities
     3. A disability allowance of 3,000 baht in full 
     4. The enhancement of the fund for the promotion and development of the quality of life of persons with disabilities 
     5. The promotion of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and the support of social enterprises for persons with disabilities

     6. Inclusive education management
     7. Creating an accessible Environment for all
     8. Disability inclusive disaster risk reduction 
     9. Promoting disability initiatives in collaboration with Local Administrative Organizations for practical implementation at the local and community levels 
     10. Tax measures for civil society organizations receiving government funding

     The recorded session is available on the Disabilities Thailand YouTube channel.