practise positivity

When life is perceived as a journey, each person has a unique narrative to share. It’s always a good thing to explore new places and get to know new people. On a recent media trip to Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of meeting blind talent Sophon “Toffy” Thapklong, who always spreads his unfailing optimism.

In recent years, he and his fellow travel blogger Worachat “Cheang” Thamrongvarangkul have worked to create meaningful content that helps people comprehend how to treat those who are impaired without making judgements on their appearance. They aim to demonstrate that blind people can go to a bar, visit different locations, drink alcohol or even use rude words. They don’t feel confined or hopeless all the time. Just like us, they have similar lifestyles.

When I initially found out that there would be a blind person travelling with us, I couldn’t help but wonder how we…