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Step into the mud
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/05/2020
» The late morning Sun was almost unbearable. It was about 10.30am when I arrived at a water chestnut farm in Wang Yang District in Suphan Buri. It was my first one-day trip after the lockdown measures were eased last week.
Designs on development
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/01/2017
» For a decade, Assoc Prof Trirat Jarutach has evaluated facilities for people with disabilities in tourist attractions nationwide. The head of the Universal Design Research Unit of Chulalongkorn University found that only a handful of places can serve as role models for universal-design architecture.
Access for all?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2016
» Visitors have returned in their droves to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha after it was temporarily closed for two weeks following the passing of His Majesty the King -- Europeans, Chinese and others, many of whom are dressed in dark-coloured clothing. Some of them are also disabled.
Making the Land of Smiles more accessible
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/10/2016
» Pattaya Tadtong, 37, likes to go places by himself although he must use a wheelchair. The boccia Paralympic gold medallist feels unease when he uses footpaths in Bangkok.
Ensuring a warm welcome for all
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/10/2013
» The Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) has urged hotel business owners to improve services and facilities with a universal design concept in order to cope with the ageing society.