I plan on traveling in October is that a good climate? Also I have mobility issues and would prefer to hire a local to cook, assist, with dressing and so forth. Is this something to be arranged?
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The posts highlight concerns about traveling to Thailand in October, which is often the wettest month and not ideal for tourism. Many commenters suggest that individuals with mobility issues may struggle due to the lack of accessible facilities and recommend that support should be arranged in advance. While assistance can be hired, the overall sentiment is that Thailand may not be the best destination for someone with significant mobility challenges.
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It should be doable if you can find the right person and also have fairly deep pockets. Disabled friendly places are not east to find, but they do exist. Some resorts at the top end of the spectrum would be fine. Lots of smooth roads and path ways, plenty of staff to assist. Make sure you use the right cars too, climbing in and out of fortunas may not be the right thing, but only you know exactly how your mobility issues affect you. I have used a site called fastwork to find people for lots of jobs. Not related to your specific needs, but I have noticed guides, assistants, nurses, companions on there, as well as builders, surveyors, mechanics etc etc.. You can post in english and also use google translate cut and paste to post in both Thai and English. There are thousands and thousands of people on there. High pavements everywhere can be a nightmare for the disabled. My friend who stopped on a cruise at samui, wanted to visit the mainland but could not because no ferries had lifts. When I went to see her on the ferry from the mainland I saw a disabled guy really struggle with the ramp. even to access the boat. If you fly to an island that might work better. Packed sand is easier than loose sand, as you will know. I have always thought that Cha am was a good place for the disabled. The general access to restaurants is as haphazard as everywhere, some have ramps some do not. But the beach road along the front is very easy and safe to walk on. Its long and drivers are considerate and slow. Contrast that with Hua Hin down the coast, which is dangerous for the disabled because of busy traffic, narrow streets and faster drivers. If you can afford it get a van/limo if you tour with air suspension that can be lowered up and down for access. The ride is smoother and more comfortable and multi adjustable seats and maybe massage can be a plus for you on a long journey. I would also post on disabled forums, there maybe people who have already done it. Good luck.
Honestly, I don't know why you would want to exacerbate your conditions of bad health and mobility issues by traveling to SE Asia. What is the reason for going to Thailand? As previously mentioned, there are not a lot of areas that are accessible to wheelchairs or walkers. You might be very disappointed or regret your decision of visiting an area that will be difficult to explore. So why are you traveling to Thailand?
U need to rent a "girlfriend " is best.. Thailand is not wheelchair friendly in terms of wheelchair access, pavements, buildings, even rooms.. and October is very wet
November through January are the best months of weather in Thailand. Cooler, lower humidity, sunny days, little to no rain. Also, the high season for tourists. By February youre beginning 4 months of some of the worst air quality in the world. So best to avoid those months.
Paul Hayes compared to where? Lived here a long time and travel all over Asia and still in my opinion best value and one of the cheapest.. sure there might be cheaper but not even close in quality of life..
Mate there are some awesome places you could visit that would be ok for wheel chairs but the main tourist areas are totally neglected and run down. Inside a flash resort may look good and be good, but when you go outside onto the footpath if there is one they are full of holes and dangerous. Lot’s of beautiful places in Thailand away from the tourist areas though.