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| On September
24, 2026, Assistant Professor Dr.
Kamonwan Youwattana, Dean of the Faculty
of Law, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat
University (SSRU), together with
Assistant Professor Dr. Pavita Khaokhai,
Associate Dean for Planning and Quality
Assurance; Dr. Chuencheewin Yimfueang,
Associate Dean for Research and Academic
Services; Mr. Phansawut Puchaniyakul;
Ms. Wanarat Thongkhant; Mr. Kikuo
Nishizawa; and Faculty of Law staff,
organized a meeting with the research
team and relevant stakeholders to
discuss and establish the research
direction for the project entitled
“Analysis of Legal Enforcement
Gaps in Universal Design (UD) and
Development of the
‘Spiral-Up’ Integrated
Governance Mechanism for Thailand: A
Comparative Study of the Japanese
Model.” The meeting also aimed to
establish the research implementation
plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the research framework and key issues, analyze gaps in the enforcement of laws related to Universal Design (UD), and exchange perspectives on Japan’s approaches and implementation mechanisms. The insights gained will inform further analysis and the development of approaches suited to Thailand’s specific context. In addition, the research team jointly established the research implementation plan for Fiscal Year 2027, covering study planning, data collection, analysis of relevant laws and policies, comparative research on the Japanese model, and the development of policy recommendations and the “Spiral-Up” integrated governance mechanism. These efforts aim to support the effective implementation of Universal Design principles and translate them into tangible outcomes in Thailand. |