Mil Has Had A Stroke.

[Youbloodybeauty]

My mother-in Law has had a stroke recently and wondering if there are any shops in Bangkok that have products for disabled and a location please?

I've had a bit of experience as my own mother had numerous stroke and looked after her but not 100% sure what my mother-in-law may need for walking or toilet aids yet. Things like these:

http://www.ozwheelchair.com/walking.htm

http://www.ozwheelchair.com/toilet.htm

Probably will need advice from a physio but we are going to Bangkok to see her this week and would be good to have somewhere we could to get things that may help.

Cheers YBB

[phetaroi]

You might want to check out the health-related stores just west of Victory Monument on Thanon Ratchawithi. Although I didn't go in, when I passed by one day I looked into the windows of several shops, and was surprised at the extent of their inventories of things like wheelchairs and other large items...some related to stroke patients. I have been told by a Thai that this is where Thais go for those kinds of supplies.

Another drug store -- but its more than that -- that you might check out is the one on the ground floor of Wave Place right near Ploen Jit Skytrain station. While not as extensive as the ones I mentioned above, this is a well-equipped store, and they may be able to get more things than are on display or have good suggestions for you.

Good luck!

[Sheryl]

Agree with above, would try the shops near Victory Monument first, little English speaking tho so bring a Thai speaker or photos of what you need

Also most of the private hospitals sell or rent these things. Bumrungrad has a shop on the mezzanine floor, but will cost you more than the aforementioned shops by a good margin.

[ignis]

I am sure many places will have a book and will order anything you want..

Where I shop for my wholesale medication, they have wheelchairs. Walkers, crutches and different sticks in stock + can order for next afternoon delivery more or less anything.. Main High St in Bang Yai + speaks perfect English… Carrefour Bang Yai has many items [wheelchairs, crutches and different sticks in stock] but a lot more expensive, as do 'Drug Save' in a shop in Carrefour

[lopburi3]

Even the larger Lotus stores are starting to have some equipment for sale in the medical departments. Most large (real) drug stores (not the beauty cream chain type places) have a selection now. Much different that it was a few years ago.

But as said if coming to Bangkok to look the Victory Monument area is the place to go.

[Youbloodybeauty]

Thanks to everyone above. Great to know a few places to go.

Cheers YBB.

[PIBkk]

This reply may be too late to you, but I sell 'assistive device' imported from US, UK and Sweden and my store is located near Victory Monument. If you like, you can send me a personal message.