Entrance Makkasan Airlink Station. Read my Blog for more information and where to go http://wheelchairthailand.blogspot.com
Makkasan Airlink Station.
Suvarnabhumi Airport. Arrivals. Floor 3.
Signes everywhere. You cannot miss.
Another sign. Same directions.
Elevator from floor 3 to floor M.
M floor, sign to Airlink train.
Ramp to concourse level.
Electronic gate for wheelchair users. Not in use yet.
Ticket vending machines are out of order. We can buy a ticket at the counter.
Map of concourse level.
Map of Suvarnabhuni airport, location Airlink and surrounding areas.
Elevator to train level, one floor down.
Ample space for wheelchairs, travel companions and luggage.
Hope I can make it to the entrance in time. People don't puch but they sure do want to get out and in.
In the train ample space for wheelchair users like me.
Route of the city line in blue and the express line on red. Interchange at Makkassan and Phaya Thai.
First stop. Lat Krabang.
Second stop.
Thrid stop. Hua Mak.
Fifth stop. Interchange with MRT Subway. MRT is wheelchair accessible at every station.
Elevator, stairs and escalators at Makkassan.
Elevator at Ratchaprarop.
Phaya Thai, end of the city line.
Again, Phaya Thai.
Elevator from train platform to concourse level on Phaya Thai.
Same elevator.
Concourse level at Phaya Thai.
Accessible phone boot. Even in Holland you have to search fot these.
Map, Phaya Thai station and Victoria Monument. Interchange with BTS to Siam Square or Chatuchak weekend market.
Elevator sign on concourse level.
Wheelchair accessible restroom at Phaya Thai. And this time the door is turning outwards. Compliment to the architect.
This is why we love Thailand. Thai people in a kitchen surprised by a man in a wheelchair. And we love the mix of daily live and progression.
Mind your step / gap. It is 10 cm wide. Paraplegic, well trained, can take this on their own. But Thai people help when you need it.
Just a picture. The Dutch boss of Electrolux is now residing in Hua Hin. He is in the real estate business.
Highway to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Soon the train will go down.
Airport buildings.
Back on Suvarnabhumi Airport, train level.
Wheelchair gate at airport.
Ample space for wheelchairs, width approximately 100cm.
Arrivals in Thai.
Arrivals. Just in time to have a quick bite before we pick up our friend coming in from Amsterdam.
Tickets and leaflet of our journey.
