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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 July 2025
BKK Pushes Forward with ‘Universal Design’ for Public Buildings to Promote Disability Access Picture courtesy of The Standard. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating efforts to ensure all public buildings are accessible and inclusive by adopting the principles of Universal Design, with the goal of creating a city that supports equal opportunity for all, including people with disabilities. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365843-bkk-pushes-forward-with-‘universal-design’-for-public-buildings-to-promote-disability-access/ -
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Community BKK Pushes Forward with ‘Universal Design’ for Public Buildings to Promote Disability Access
Picture courtesy of The Standard. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating efforts to ensure all public buildings are accessible and inclusive by adopting the principles of Universal Design, with the goal of creating a city that supports equal opportunity for all, including people with disabilities. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected a newly completed wheelchair-accessible ramp at the main Bangkok City Hall building near the Giant Swing. The ramp, situated at the main entrance, was previously nonexistent, making access difficult for wheelchair users. The construction was spearheaded by Phanumas Sukkamphon, the governor’s advisor, in alignment with the BMA’s inclusive development policy. Governor Chadchart explained that while the ramp is now in use, ongoing assessments will be made to improve it further, to enhance safety and ease of use. The initiative forms part of the wider “Bangkok for All” vision, which promotes equitable access to city infrastructure. A key aspect of this vision is upgrading public buildings under BMA administration, such as district offices, public health centres, and hospitals, to meet Universal Design standards. These improvements aim to benefit both service users and staff with disabilities by providing necessary facilities such as ramps, elevators, tactile flooring, and accessible restrooms. In 2024, the BMA successfully upgraded 11 such buildings. A further 11 are slated for completion during 2025 and are currently under construction. As of now, over 80 buildings managed by the BMA have been fully renovated to comply with Universal Design principles. “These upgrades are not just about compliance with regulations, but about creating a city where everyone, regardless of physical ability, feels welcome and supported,” said Governor Chadchart. The initiative reflects Bangkok’s broader commitment to becoming an inclusive city that upholds human dignity and promotes equal access for all its residents. Adapted by Asean Now from The Standard 2025-07-06 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 July 2025
Woman Calmly Captures Escaped Python in Village Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Residents of a quiet village in Surin were left stunned when a large reticulated python escaped from a sack in the middle of their community, prompting panic and an astonishing display of courage by a local woman. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365834-woman-calmly-captures-escaped-python-in-village/ -
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Community Woman Calmly Captures Escaped Python in Village
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Residents of a quiet village in Surin were left stunned when a large reticulated python escaped from a sack in the middle of their community, prompting panic and an astonishing display of courage by a local woman. The incident occurred on 4 July in Ban Khok Kaphor, Nakhon Muang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surin Province. Villagers were attempting to release a python, estimated to weigh over 10 kilograms and more than 2 metres long, when it unexpectedly broke free from the sack directly in front of the Khok Kaphor Child Development Centre. Fearing that the large snake might slither into homes or attack pets, nearby residents and shopkeepers fled in all directions. Just as chaos erupted, 58-year-old local resident Mrs. Vee calmly approached the reptile without hesitation. Witnesses looked on in disbelief as she reached out with her bare hands to grab the snake. In a dramatic moment, the python coiled itself around her, but instead of panicking, she remained calm, laughed and used her other hand to grab the snake’s head and gently tuck it back into the sack. “Just a small matter – I’m fine,” she reportedly said, smiling. Mr. Det Samaphong 50, another local resident, explained the origins of the event. Earlier that morning, he had been alerted by neighbours after they heard loud, distressed clucking from a chicken coop. Upon inspection, he found the python attempting to devour a chicken. He quickly secured the snake in a sack with the intention of releasing it into the forest. However, while riding his motorcycle through the village later that morning, the snake managed to wriggle free in front of the childcare centre. Fortunately, Mrs. Vee’s fearless intervention brought the situation under control. Mr. Det also mentioned, half-jokingly, that he might try his luck with the number plate of his motorcycle, after the unexpected encounter. “Who knows? It might just bring some luck.” The event, while potentially dangerous, ended safely thanks to the quick actions and extraordinary composure of one villager, proving that sometimes, courage really does come wrapped in the most unexpected forms. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-06 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 July 2025
Man Working for Online Gambling Site in Poipet Caught Illegally Climbing Border Roof to Flee Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 21-year-old Thai national who had been working for an online gambling operation in Poipet, Cambodia, was arrested in the early hours of 5 July after attempting to illegally re-enter Thailand by climbing over a market roof near the border. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365833-man-working-for-online-gambling-site-in-poipet-caught-illegally-climbing-border-roof-to-flee/
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