On 22 June 2023, Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Director-General of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), attended the Executive Board meeting of the Asia-Pacific Center on Disability (APCD) No. 2/2023 at the APCD Center, Bangkok.

The Executive Board acknowledged, with satisfaction, the APCD’s work on empowering person with disabilities in both Thailand and countries in Asia and Pacific.  Examples of the APCD activities include 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Shop and 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP which serve as both the training center and source of income for person with disabilities. In addition, the APCD also held many capacity-building programmes to empower person with disabilities in various areas. The Center has worked with many agencies such as TICA, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and various UN agencies to implement such programmes.  The President and the Executive Director of APCD expressed their appreciation towards TICA’s support and assistance in linking APCD with other Development Partners and International Organiztions such as the Peace Corps.    

To further promote the visibility of the Center, Director-General Ureerat invited the APCD to join the 8^th TICA Connect which will be held on 24 August 2023 at Vithes Samosorn, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and invited the APCD to set up a food stall to sell bakery and beverages under the brand “60+Plus” at the event too.