Photo Courtesy Bangkok Post

 

by Alex Morgan

The World Tourism Organization emphasizes the importance of accessible tourism as the industry aims to recover post-pandemic. An estimated 10% of the global population is aged over 65, while approximately 16% have some form of disability. As Thailand’s economy increasingly relies on tourism, developments in accessible infrastructure are being implemented in both public and private sectors.

 

Despite existing accessibility laws and the national development plan, operators and tourists believe more can be done to ensure the quality of life for disabled people. The lack of infrastructure in public places is a significant issue, hindering individuals from fully experiencing their travels.

Regarding transport, although Bangkok provides some accessible public buses and facilities, these services are scarce in other tourist cities such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. In many instances, support devices are poorly constructed, including steep ramps and guiding blocks leading to obstacles.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/accessible-tourism-potential-for-thailands-post-pandemic-resilience

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite existing accessibility laws and the national development plan, operators and tourists believe more can be done to ensure the quality of life for disabled people. The lack of infrastructure in public places is a significant issue, hindering individuals from fully experiencing their travels.

Infrastructure for the disabled in general  is appalling in Thailand.