Anyone have any insights on how difficult it may be to get around bangcock using a manuel wheelchair?

Im in pretty good shape, and can be pretty creative when i need to be. I guess finding a hotel would be the best thing, as i could arrange visits by the ladies.

Thanks is advance for any insights.

To be honest, it would be incredibly difficult. I've thought from time to time that it may be almost impossible. I've never seen anyone in a wheelchair in Thailand outside of Bumrungrad hospital.

Sidewalks, when they exist, are in most places in various stages of disarray and decay. There are no wheelchair ramps on curbs, or into buildings. Given the flooding that takes place during the monsoon season, most buildings have elevated entrances with several steps necessary to get into them. The skytrain system doesn't have elevators. Even getting out of Don Muang could be quite difficult.

I'm sure if you're extremely creative and determined that you could make it work. However, Thailand's infrastructure would definitely be an incredible challenge to overcome.

If your trip is primarily for mongering , I would suggest staying at Nana Hotel - no steps into hotel. The driveway of the hotel is directly accross from the entrance to Nana Plaza with no obstacles between.. There is an elevator in Nana Plaza so all three floors are accessible by wheelchair.
As far as travel in the city is concerned- agree with Murasaki that it would be difficult. The sidewalks are in terrible shape and the curbs not negotiable.

As luck would have it, I met a guy at the Grand President hotel swimming pool (April 6th) in a wheelchair. Tower 3 seemed to be a good choice for him. He said his room had wheelchair access (presumably the bathroom)
There's a ramp from the driveway to the doors so no problem there. The swimming pool on the 9th floor would be easy access as well as the elevator opens at pool level (no steps.) Lobby of tower 3 and De Meglilo Restraunt as well as a great Thai place out the lobby doors are all accessible.
Shopping at places like MBK center are all wheelchair accessible, so only issue would be getting from hotel to destination. Grand President has house taxi service (mainly for airport) and some of them are vans. Might be worth asking if they can accomodate you. Noted elevators at some of the sky train stations if you can get to one.
If a buddy is going with you and could help you navigate a bit, (curbs, ect.) I think you could have a great time. When are you looking at going? I'm sure some of your fellow mongers would be happy to assist here and there if they are in town at the same time. (I'm sure the standard "beer fees" would apply! LOL!)

Oh, and one more thing... I think I saw an elevator back behind the escalator at NEP. If so, that place could be a goldmine of fun for ya!
I have to admit, I admire your sense of adventure. Good luck on the trip! If I'm there at the time you're going, I'd definitely have to hoist a few brews with ya!

Go for it! Places like CP-2 only have a couple of steps to get inside and there's usually someone around to help. Once you're inside there's no problem. I'm sure any fellow mongers would be more than willing to help. I even noticed a bunch of curb cuts but most of the sidewalks, at least along Sukhumvit, are in miserable shape. There are taxis everywhere so if you can manage getting in and out of a cab you'll be okay. I've seen elevators on some of the Sky Train stations too but didn't register how easy they are to access.

Thanks for the responses, sound possible for to me to go and have some fun, as always it would be a challenge, but hell that can be half the fun. Not sure yet when to go, when is the moonsoon season? dont think that would be a good time for me.

As far as hookinh up with fellow american mongers and paying for the brew thats no problem, would be my pleasure. I am looking to stay at least a month when I do go, no sence in that long trip for just a short time stay. I cant wait to give all those women a ride in my chair with my stick shift planted firmly.

Do you think 3-4K would cover a month of hotel,4-5 all nighter girls per week costs? Thanks for the replies guys, I do appreciate it.

Hawk

The rainy season is September through early to mid November. Things start cooling down in November and that is towards the start of their high season.

March through June is the hot season. Don't know much about July and August. But anytime you go to Thailand it is going to be both HOT and HUMID. Like 90 degrees and over 50% humidity. It just becomes a little more bearable December through February. But it is still very hot there almost year round.

3-4K should be plenty. You can get nice hotels for between $25 and $50 a night. $50*30 = $1500.

At the high end, figure 2700-3000 baht for all nighters. The reason I say 2700-3000 baht? 200-400 baht for drinks, 500-600 baht bar fine, 2000 for the girl. 3000 * 5/week * 4/weeks = 60000 baht. 60000 / 42 baht to the dollar = $1428 so you will have plenty left over for other food and entertainment.

Also, I'd love to hear how you make out there. It's going to be very difficult for you. No doubt about it. But I'd like to hear how you cope and manage to get the best out of the situation. I wish you the best of luck!

I should also note all those prices I quoted should be considered the ABSOLUTE high end. Money can be saved by using a cheaper hotel, by doing beer bar girls instead of go-go girls, etc.

A note on the rainy season: I've been there in late May and June, and got pelted every day with huge downpours.

I think it's great that you'll give it a try, despite the challenges you'll face. Just one thing so that you are properly prepared: I hate to dispute Gtrotter, but I have never seen an elevator at a Skytrain station. They simply don't have them at most stations. Not to say that there aren't a couple of them that do have them, but don't expect them at every station.