Dots Coffee Founder Julien Wallet-Houget Named to Global Inclusion List 2026
Founder of Dots Coffee and DID – Dine in the Dark recognized in London for advancing inclusive employment and disability inclusion in Thailand.
NEXTOPIA, the future-focused prototype city located on Floors 5 and 5A of Siam Paragon, has extended congratulations to Julien Wallet-Houget, founder of Dots Coffee and DID - Dine in the Dark, for being named to the Global Inclusion List 2026 in the Inspirational Role Model category.
The recognition, presented at the annual ceremony in London, honors individuals who demonstrate measurable international impact in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across business and society.
Julien Wallet-Houget — a lawyer and social innovator — has pioneered practical models of inclusive employment in Thailand. Through Dots Coffee and DID – Dine in the Dark, Asia’s first dining-in-the-dark restaurant, he and co-founder Gavin Kwangparichat have created meaningful career opportunities for more than 60 visually impaired professionals.
By integrating legal expertise with social enterprise strategy, Julien has developed a scalable and sustainable business model that challenges traditional perceptions of disability in the workplace — proving that inclusion can drive both social and economic value.
Coffee lovers can experience Dots Coffee at NEXTOPIA on Floor 5A of Siam Paragon, where inclusive hiring is not just a concept, but a lived practice.
NEXTOPIA operates under the vision “Join us in the Making of a Better World,” positioning itself as a cross-sector innovation platform that showcases sustainability-driven initiatives. The recognition of Julien Wallet-Houget aligns closely with the long-standing sustainability commitment of Siam Piwat Group, which integrates environmental and social responsibility across its operations and developments.
Established in 2016 under globalInclusivity.org, the Global Inclusion List is widely regarded as a leading international platform spotlighting changemakers — from grassroots advocates to senior executives — who are reshaping organizational culture and dismantling systemic barriers to opportunity.
Julien’s recognition not only highlights Thailand’s growing role in inclusive business innovation, but also reinforces the idea that diversity and equal participation are essential foundations for sustainable growth.
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