Going to Thailand in Dec. Can anyone tell me if all the sky trains in bangkok have escelators? It seems that the platforms are quite high and would take alot of stairs to reach. (please advise in particular the station closest to the Jutujuk markets, and closest to MBK).

(not in a wheelchair, just mildly physically challenged)

Also, I know this is a bangkok forum, but also travelling to Phuket to stay at Karon Beach. Can anyone tell me what the situation is for walking around this town? Is everything in close proximity? Thinking of staying close to Karon Centre Circle.

Thanks in advance for help

no ... not all stations have escalators (most do at one end of the platform going UP only ... and at many stations there are elevators.

asfor Phuket ... "is EVERYTHINGin close proximity?"Ummm no ... but you should be able to find a tuktuk or motorcycle taxi at most times.

Going to Thailand in Dec. Can anyone tell me if all the sky trains in bangkok have escelators? It seems that the platforms are quite high and would take alot of stairs to reach. (please advise in particular the station closest to the Jutujuk markets, and closest to MBK).

(not in a wheelchair, just mildly physically challenged)

Also, I know this is a bangkok forum, but also travelling to Phuket to stay at Karon Beach. Can anyone tell me what the situation is for walking around this town? Is everything in close proximity? Thinking of staying close to Karon Centre Circle.

Thanks in advance for help

I'm not sure, but I believe there is an escalator going up (but not down) at Chatuchak. Others can probably confirm or deny.

Assuming you want to enter the MBK center there is no need to go up or down. The station at National Stadium has a bridge leading directly into MBK.

Sophon

5. BANGKOK, THAILAND: ACCESSIBLE SKYTRAIN STATIONS

Graham Smith sent the following suggestions for using the accessible Skytrain stations in Bangkok, Thailand.

Elevators for Mobility Impaired Persons

1. Elevators to assist disabled persons wishing to access the BTS system are available at the following BTS stations: Siam (Cen), Morchit (N8), Asoke (E4), Onnut (E9) and Chong Nonsi (S3).

2. At ground level, use the intercom provided next to the lift doorway to ask for assistance. A BTS staff person or security guard will arrive to assist you in using the lift to the ticketing concourse.

3. At the ticketing concourse show your Disabled Association Membership Card for free passage. Free passage is from the five stations noted above to any destination on the system only. If you are not a Disabled Association member, you will need to pay appropriate fare. You will be issued a travel document indicating your exit station and need for assistance. BTSC staff will escort you to the appropriate platform for your destination and assist you in entering the train car.

4. Upon arrival at the destination station, BTS staff will collect your travel document and escort you to the ground level.

http://www.globalaccessnews.com/jan05.htm

thnks everyone for your help!