i am wheel chair bound and want to go to Thailand so need to know how safe it is and what help is there for the disabled
2006-09-30 22:56:35 · 17 answers · asked by wheelinsparkie 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
yes it's safe, and you can pay somebody 200 usd a month to help you 24 hours
2006-10-02 22:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.tourismthailand.org/destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=66 mailinglist@phuket-post.com dailynews@phuketgazette.net www.thaivisa.com www.ajarn.com Bangkok Post and Nation newspapers and many more, you may find a link to help you. Also the Lonely Planet back packers guide.
I have seen motorised wheelchairs in the Kata beach area, sometimes 3 or more, I have visited this area for about 18yrs.
The Thais can be very nice people. There are those who will help you and those who help themselves to what you have.
In the tourist areas Farangs are seen as mobile ATMs.
There is an indifference to others needs unless there is money to be made.
I assume you are male. You can have a woman with you who will look after you for a fee 300 to 1000 bht/day. Only have enough cash on you for your daily needs. Be carefull if you are asked to pay for services in advance. Be carefull when getting cash, do not let your pin number be known. Use lots of common sense, don't trust others too much. Be confident in yourself, firm, polite, show respect, be sympathetic as needs be. Keep your temper under control. Say no when you don't want something. Wear thin cotton clothes, synthetics can cause skin infections. Protect your self from the sun, 5 mins is enough to burn you. Clothing suitable for a UK summer could be too thick. You really need to contact someone who has needs similar to your own. When I have been overseas and have met or seen a person in a wheel chair the person is usually form Europe. Many Germans and Scandinavians can communicate in English. You may get usefull info' from a web page of European origin. Phuket tends to be hilly, there are flat areas. Krabi has larger flat areas. Koh Samui is flat around the perimeter and generally overbuilt. Koh Phanggan is still rugged but there are flat areas and nice views. Koh Toa is rugged with a few places where you could move about. There's a load of info' available on the web. The private hospitals are expensive. Getting around ( short distances ) in the tourist areas is expensive. Whether it is safe or not may depend on what happens. It'll be an experience. I'll try to answer any questions you may need to ask me. ishmire@yahoo.co.uk
2006-10-01 07:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safe for anyone, but there aren't very many special facil;ities for wheel chairs.
I thnk Bangkok might be difficult, so I would go either to Chiang Mai, or Phuket, where there is more space, less crowded, and people have more time.
I used to run a restaurant in Chiang Mai, and remember three regular wheel-chair-bound people, who returned every year. They semed to be having a great time, and I'm sure you can too.
Go for it. The Thai people are wonderful, and will be only too happy to help you. As long as you make a careful choice in accomodation, you'll be fine. If you decide you want to live in Chiang Mai, I know a house which was specially modifird for someone with MS, who has since unfortunately died.
2006-10-03 05:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I lived in Thailand for over 6 years, including a period in Laos.
You will find the Thai people to be some of the most helpful friendly and obliging people in the world.
That said, however, you will find that pavements/sidewalks difficult to negotiate and seldom level. My mother has difficulty walking/balance, but it was not too much of an issue. People will help.
You will face problems, but do not pass up the opportunity.... and travelling alone you will be very approachable and will make many friends.
My advice to you is to invest in a Lonely Planet Guide to Thailand and heed their advice. Also contact the Thai embassy; they may have some pointers.
Have FUN!! Sanook Dee Mak!!!
Sa Wa Dee Krup!!
2006-10-01 06:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by b-b-b-brengun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's safe. But public area is sometimes not so friendly with wheelchair. You might find some difficulty but do not let it spoil your fun.
I know a guy who is a disable but he visits Thailand every 2-3 months. He likes Bangkok every much...
2006-10-02 07:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by technaja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you go in Thailand and where you stay. The access for a disabled person is not all that great in some parts of Bangkok, for example.
2006-10-02 05:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea thailand's a great country and you shouldn't pass up the oppertunity but the roads and sidewalks are really troublesome some have holes in them and they often are higher in some places and then get lower for no reason.but the locals are friendly and if you ask politely they will be more than happy to help you.
2006-10-01 18:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by TY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the only way to visit Thailand. I prefer
2006-10-01 10:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! don't go by yourself.they just had a coup in Thailand & even if they didn't you should go on a tour. what if you needed help.A tour would look after you if you had arrangements made before hand & make sure its a good company
2006-10-01 06:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you dont land with harshish @ the airport.
2006-10-01 06:04:02 · answer #10 · answered by buttercup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋