Bangkok Airways Advances Its Social Responsibility Mission with “DIY Wheelchairs for Four-Legged Friends” Project

PG Heroes and Blue Volunteers Unite to Improve the Lives of Disabled Pets

Bangkok / 31 March 2026 – Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, led by Mrs. Ariya Prasarttong-Osoth, Board of Directors and Chairman of the Corporate Sustainability Working Committee (4th from left), together with the PG ESG Heroes team and Bangkok Airways’ Blue Volunteers, organized a corporate social responsibility activity under the project “DIY Wheelchairs for Four-Legged Friends.” The initiative aims to improve the quality of life for disabled pets and help reduce the abandonment of disabled animals in public spaces. Expert trainers from the “Free Wheelchairs for Disabled Animals” group were invited to share their knowledge on animal physiology and wheelchair construction at the Bangkok Airways’ Headquarters.

During the activity, more than 40 employee volunteers participated in building wheelchairs for dogs and other disabled pets using PVC pipe, a lightweight, affordable material well-suited for practical community use. The process covered every stage of production: designing and assembling the frame to match each animal’s specific disability, fitting load-bearing supports, testing structural integrity, and fine-tuning height and balance before the devices were ready for real-world use.

Mrs. Ariya Prasarttong-Osoth stated, "Bangkok Airways is committed to creating shared value, for the organization, our people, and the communities around us. This project produces pet wheelchairs at an average cost of just THB 500–600 per unit, representing savings of 70–80% compared to imported alternatives. Beyond the financial benefit, these devices help restore mobility, reduce the risk of pressure sores, and promote the overall well-being of disabled pets. By equipping volunteers with the know-how to build assistive devices from readily available materials, we also ease the financial burden on pet owners and contribute to reducing animal abandonment in our society."

The "DIY Wheels for Our Four-Legged Friends" project exemplifies Bangkok Airways' role as a purpose-driven organization operating within a robust sustainability framework, particularly across the Social (S) dimension and Employee Engagement. It reinforces the airline's enduring commitment to caring for every life, in a balanced and lasting way.